Each year, in Colorado, an average of 491 students graduate with credentials in social work. If you too are interested in studying social work, Colorado has 4 social work schools from which you can choose. You can expect to pay an average of $12,662 per year in tuition for a degree in social work in Colorado state.
Located in Denver, University of Denver is the largest social work school in Colorado, based on student population. Approximately 235 students graduated with a social work degree from University of Denver in 2009, which is 48% of the total state social work graduates for that year. If you decide to attend University of Denver, you can expect to pay approximately $35,481 per year to earn your degree in social work.
A majority of those with a degree in social work choose to become social workers. The job outlook for social workers in Colorado is good. There are currently an estimated 4,730 social workers working in Colorado. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 16%, or to 5,490 social workers.
If you work as a social worker in Colorado, your yearly salary can range from less than $25,433 to more than $64,147. Social Workers in Colorado earn a median yearly salary of $40,619.
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Colorado State University
Address:
102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-0100
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Address:
Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado 80217-3362
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Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
University of Denver
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2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80208
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Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
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Master's degree
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
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2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, Colorado 81001-4901
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Bachelor's degree
Master's degree