Social workers are everywhere! There are many types of jobs and industries you can enter with a BSSW. Learn more about what you can do with Ohio State’s online bachelor’s degree in social work.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bachelor’s degree in social work will allow you to positively impact your community regardless of which career you choose. Learn more about what you can do with a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Social worker salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. You can review the Career Outlook tab of this page for more BLS salary data pertaining to social work careers.
The time it takes to complete your online bachelor’s degree in social work depends on your courseload and the number of credits you have taken before entering the program.
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work requires 120 total hours of coursework, but most students enter the program with 30 to 90 credit hours already completed. The typical student enters the program with 60 credit hours completed and takes 2 years to complete the program. Some students may be able to complete the program in 3 semesters, while others may take more than 2 years to complete their degree.