Each year, in Nevada, an average of 188 students graduate with credentials in social work. Nevada has 2 social work schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying social work. At social work schools in Nevada, you can expect to pay $5,071 per year in tuition for a degree in social work.
The largest social work school in Nevada, by student population is University of Nevada-Las Vegas. It is located in Las Vegas. In 2009, a reported 104 students graduated with a social work degree from University of Nevada-Las Vegas. This was 55% of the total social work graduates in Nevada for that year. If you decide to attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas, you can expect to pay approximately $5,097 per year to earn your degree in social work.
Social Worker is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in social work. The job outlook for social workers in Nevada is not very good. Approximately 2,550 social workers are currently working in Nevada. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 2%, or to 2,630 social workers.
If you work as a social worker in Nevada, your yearly salary can range from less than $16,200 to more than $40,583. Social Workers in Nevada earn a median yearly salary of $29,630.
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