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Learn about the current social work workforce from the most recent national studies.

The New Social Workers: Results of the Nationwide Survey of 2017 Social Work Graduates report is an analysis of a survey of recent social work graduates, which was launched at the end of August 2017. The survey instrument addressed student demographics, employment, and perceptions of social work education and the job market.

The Profile of the Social Work Workforce is an analysis of existing data sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American Community Survey, and the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System. It provides a snapshot of the current social work workforce, which includes information about the size of the workforce, its demographic and educational background, compensation, and work settings.