Social Work at Connecticut State Community College

Hartford, CT · Public · Associate Degree

with 32,292 students enrolled in Hartford, CT.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,555 track close to the $30,861 national median for Social Work programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 45.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 35% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Social Work graduates.

With only 9 programs offering Social Work nationally, this is a niche field. Connecticut State Community College ranks #5 among them.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,555 to $43,591 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
52
Score
53
High End
Earnings $29,555/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$476K
10.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
46.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,184
Out-of-state: $29,680
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,591
47% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Social Work graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Social and community service managers $78,240 +6.4% 61%
Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210 +2.3% 58%
Social workers, all other $69,480 +3.9% 100%
Social and community service managers
$78,240
+6.4% growth 61% AI-proof
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210
+2.3% growth 58% AI-proof
Social workers, all other
$69,480
+3.9% growth 100% AI-proof

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Social Work Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Social Work — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Connecticut State Community College and 8 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Social Work at Connecticut State Community College?
At 52/100, the score looks reasonable — but Social Work is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How sensitive is Social Work to AI disruption?
Our model shows a 35% gap between best and worst-case decade earnings. AI is unlikely to eliminate Social Work careers, but it could reduce positions in some specializations.
What's the job market like for Social Work from Connecticut State Community College?
The very large job market (116,900 annual openings) works in favor of Social Work graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
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