Trends in the Social Work Field

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics projects the following through 2022:

  • 19% growth in all social work jobs—faster than the average for all occupations
  • 15% growth in demand for child, family and school social workers
  • 23% growth in demand for mental health and substance abuse social workers
  • 27% growth in demand for healthcare social workers

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