Generalist Practice Work Settings
BSW graduates are trained to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and diverse community populations. Grounded in diversity, ethical practice, field education, technology, and theory, BSW graduates are prepared to perform in various entry-level, practice settings as professional, generalist social work practitioners. A small sample of such generalist practice settings at the BSW level include:
| Adolescents and young adults Aging and older adults Child welfare Community development Community organizing Diversity, equity, and inclusion Domestic violence Economic justice |
Environmental justice Forensic social work Health care Housing Human rights Developmental disabilities LGBTQIA+ populations Philanthropy |
Poverty Public policy Research Substance use treatment Rehabilitation School social work Social justice Social welfare |
| 2020 Median Pay |
$51,760 per year |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | See How to Become One |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | See How to Become One |
| Number of Jobs, 2020 | 715,600 |
| Job Outlook, 2020-30 | 12% (Faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2020-30 | 89,200 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021
The lowest 10 percent of social workers earned less than $33,020 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $85,820 annually.
