Online Master Degree Programs in Social Work

Studying online is one of the most flexible and manageable ways to pursue a master's degree in social work, with no need to conform to class schedules or travel to campus. You will be exposed to a wide variety of issues in classes like clinical sociology, case management, community organizing, and community development. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a master's degree has become standard in social work, even necessary for positions in health services or clinics.

Jobs related to social work are expected to grow at a rate faster than the national average over the next decade. Median yearly earnings for social workers vary from $33,000 per year (for those specializing in mental health, substance abuse, children, families or schools), to $40,000 per year (for those specializing in medical and public health).

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Capella University

• MS - Social and Community Services