Did you know that social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in the nation?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is projected to grow 6–7% from 2024–2034, outpacing the average for all occupations, with approximately 74,000 job openings each year.
Did you know that social workers are the nation’s largest providers of mental health services?
With more than 200,000 clinically trained professionals, social workers outnumber psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric nurses combined.
Did you know that over 90% of our MSW graduates secure employment within six months of graduation?
Our graduates leave the program with advanced, practice-ready knowledge and skills to succeed in clinical, community, and policy settings.
Did you know that the MSW Program at The University of Alabama School of Social Work is affordable and flexible?
With competitive tuition, online and main-campus options, and full- and part-time pathways, our MSW program is designed to fit your life while preparing you for a meaningful, in-demand career.
Did you know that our online MSW tuition is the same no matter where you live?
Whether you are just down the highway in Birmingham, AL, or across the country in Sacramento, CA, you will pay the same affordable online tuition rate, making our MSW program accessible wherever you are.
Did you know that the University of Alabama School of Social Work has been preparing social work leaders for over 60 years?
We continue to lead the state, building on a 60-year legacy of educating professional social workers committed to serving Alabama and beyond in our BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD Programs.