How much money will you make as a social worker if you do not get your masters degree?

Answer 1

Depends on where you work, and your level of experience. Before getting your license, it might be less, and after, more. Where you live matters too. MSW's make more in, say, NY or Michigan than in Alabama or New Mexico. Most states require a certain amount of supervised work experience (usually 2-3 years), one year working without formal, documented supervison, and an exam to become licensed. The salary usually goes up after licensure. Starting salaries I have seen have been anywhere from the low 20's to mid 30's. Top salaries for those with more experience that I have noted were from the upper 40's to mid 70's or 80's.

Answer 2

It takes 2 years...4 semesters. However, if you get your Bachelors degree in social work you would be eligible to be in an advanced standing master's program in which case you could get your master's in about a year. It's usually 2 semesters and a summer session.

Answer 3

You want to make money out of social work!

Isn't your question a contradiction in terms?

I'm glad that you want to serve your fellow man/moman. It is noble of you and you should be commended. Too many of todays people are only out for themselves.

To answer your question, you can made a living and survive but don't put any money down on a vacation home just yet.

Answer 4

There are no standard tuition and fees rate. Cost varies according to the specific college or university. Research and find specific colleges and universities that meet you needs. Then you can inquire about the cost particular to each institution. To help in your research, read the following carefully and follow through with the link provided.

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Regional Accreditation Agencies

· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.

· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Answer 5

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for social workers as of May 2008 is, $48,180. This would amount to $23.16 per hour.