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Career advancement

Graduates of the BAS in social work program will be poised to help meet local demand for positions such as counselors; child, family, and school social workers; community and social service specialists; social and community service managers; mental health and substance abuse social workers; and, social and human services assistants. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook projects job growth for social workers will grow by 12% between 2020 and 2030, a rate faster than the average for all occupations.

Occupation, average hourly wage

Child, family, and school social workers, $31.04
Community and social service specialists, $26.15
Mental health and substance abuse social workers, $34.14
Social and community service managers, $35.92

Average wages for Whatcom County; entry-level and local wages will vary. (Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, September 2024)

Licensure

The social work course work at the bachelors level is required for masters preparation. The state licensure is awarded post-masters degree.