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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; social and human services assistants; and mental health and substance abuse social workers. 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 wage¹

Child, family, and school social workers, $28.74
Community and social service specialists, $23.79
Counselors, all other, $24.98
Mental health and substance abuse social workers, $32.09
Social and community service managers, $32.57
Social and human services assistants, $21.90²

¹Average wages for Whatcom County; entry-level and local wages will vary. (Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, October 2022)
²Bachelor degree not required, but may be preferred.