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Social Work associate's degree programs in Texas

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$37,711Median year-4 earnings

$12,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Austin Community College DistrictAustin · $17,922 federal debt$50,662 2Texas Southmost CollegeBrownsville · $10,550 federal debt$44,990 3San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio · Debt not reported$39,835 4Amarillo CollegeAmarillo · $22,403 federal debt$37,711 5South Texas CollegeMcAllen · $6,227 federal debt$35,379 6Tyler Junior CollegeTyler · $12,000 federal debt$34,457

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $76,520
Middle 50% wage range: $61,490–$98,080
State employment: 13,460
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,300–$123,580

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $55,680
Middle 50% wage range: $46,330–$63,870
State employment: 21,670
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $37,230–$73,670

21-1029Social Workers, All Other

State median wage: $84,240
Middle 50% wage range: $49,610–$115,210
State employment: 2,880
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 5,800

10th–90th percentile: $40,350–$134,450

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $83,440
Middle 50% wage range: $70,090–$104,270
State employment: 90
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $40,340–$135,490

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $69,990
Middle 50% wage range: $52,950–$80,910
State employment: 10,880
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $40,210–$98,150

21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State median wage: $46,630
Middle 50% wage range: $41,080–$57,320
State employment: 8,220
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $36,870–$79,210

21-1019Counselors, All Other

State median wage: $54,450
Middle 50% wage range: $44,080–$65,490
State employment: 2,550
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $30,990–$77,870

21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

State median wage: $52,880
Middle 50% wage range: $48,100–$63,150
State employment: 8,100
Projected growth: +3.0%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $46,020–$74,290

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Austin Community College District	Austin	$50,662	$17,922
2	Texas Southmost College	Brownsville	$44,990	$10,550
3	San Antonio College	San Antonio	$39,835	Not available
4	Amarillo College	Amarillo	$37,711	$22,403
5	South Texas College	McAllen	$35,379	$6,227
6	Tyler Junior College	Tyler	$34,457	$12,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Work in Texas

What do Social Work associate's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $37,711 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $12,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Austin Community College District has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.