Social Careers

Medical and Public Health Social Worker

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.

Employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 42 percent of jobs were in federal, state, and local governments; 38 percent in healthcare and social assistance industries; and 16 percent in educational services industries.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who work in rural areas.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reflecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility.
College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job and advancement opportunities.
Training and development occupations require strong interpersonal skills.
Faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.

The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reflecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility.
College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job and advancement opportunities.
Employment and recruitment occupations require strong interpersonal skills.
Much faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.