Social Work Graduate Success: Employment Rates and Job Growth Trends
In terms of “gainful employment in the field,” of our 2025 survey results, 78% of our graduates were either already employed or became employed in the field within one year of graduation.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in social work are expected to increase by 18.4% between 2022 and 2032 (www.bls.gov).
Our graduates gain the knowledge, values, and skills to practice social work in a variety of settings with people young and old. From counseling to case management and advocacy to intervention, our graduates find fulfillment in applying their skills to improve the lives of the people they serve.
Why choose Social Work at WNMU?
Social work is one of the fastest growing professions today, which means that our graduates get jobs.
Small class sizes are important to Western
Our courses are taught by professors who are licensed professional social workers.
Our BSW program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
At the BSW level, social workers are generalists who get jobs at hospitals, child welfare agencies, government agencies, and more.
We emphasize core Social Work values:
Service, social justice, dignity and worth, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence in a nurturing environment.
Western New Mexico University School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.