How much does a social work professor make?

In the US, experience, responsibility, and location can affect pay. The kind of college matters too—universities often pay more than community colleges—and full-time or part-time work can change earnings.

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What's a typical day like?

Class time may mean teaching about family behavior or child mental health, leading a discussion, and grading papers. Professors advise students and oversee field placements; some also research and publish.

Earn a bachelor’s, then an MSW and usually a social-work doctorate. In the US, four-year universities commonly expect a doctorate; graduate teaching-assistant work helps, while some community-college or part-time jobs accept a master’s.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out.

In US accredited master’s social-work programs, students must complete at least 900 hours of field education—learning in real social-service settings, not only classrooms.