Social Work Schools In Texas

Social Work classes faculty can choose to work at one of 54 accredited social work schools in Texas. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in social work in the state of Texas, which encompasses social work training at the following levels:

Social Work Certificate
Associates degree in Social Work
Bachelors degree in Social Work
Masters degree in Social Work
PhD degree in Social Work

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Professional Trends

Texas Vs. National Social Work Employment

Texas	31,590
National	609,060

Of all of the social workers that work in the US, approximately 5% work in Texas state.

Employment Growth for Social workers In Texas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
25,880	27,420	36,450	30,810	31,590

Yellow: Actual Values

In Texas, social work is a growing field. In 2010 there were 5,710 more social workers working in Texas than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of social workers has grown by 22%. This is faster than the trend for social workers around the US. Nationally, the number of social workers has grown by 10% between 2006 and 2010.

Social Work VS. All Professions salaries in Texas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$37,445	$37,778	$36,042	$41,212	$43,120
$42,701	$44,703	$45,514	$47,910	$49,136

Light Blue: Social Work
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by social workers is increasing in Texas. Social workers earned a yearly mean salary of $37,445 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $43,120 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Social workers in Texas

10th percentile	$25,588
25th percentile	$32,108
50th percentile	$40,310
75th percentile	$52,675
90th percentile	$63,745

This represents a 13% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 149% pay differential between the highest paid social workers and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of social work in Texas.

Average Salaries for Social workers and related professions in Texas

Human Resources	$69,403
Human Services	$39,932
Public Administration	$90,572
Public Health	$63,410
Social Work	$43,120

In Texas, social workers earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Social Work programs available for each degree type for all schools in Texas

associate	19
bachelor	33
master	13
doctor	3
Certificate	2
Total	70

The number of students graduating from the 54 accredited social work schools in Texas is increasing. In 2006, 1,822 students graduated from social work courses in Texas. And in 2010, 1,977 students graduated.

This represents a 9% increase in the number of social work degree or certificate school graduates in Texas state. 47% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in social work.

Social Work Faculty Salaries in Texas

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