Social Worker

Starting Salary

$39,146
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$55,257
NC Triangle area
38
% Bachelor's degree
37
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+12%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

1,402
NC Triangle area

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Social Work should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.