Jobs & career outcomes
BSW Career Options and Job Prospects
Graduates with a degree in social work have numerous employment opportunities in sectors such as community development, education, industry, consulting, family, rehabilitation centres, correction centres, health care, women, children, disability, social defence, poverty groups etc. There is a great demand for BSW professionals as India is still a developing country and half of the country’s population is below the poverty line.
Listed below are suitable job roles for BSW graduates:
- Social Worker
- Labour Welfare Specialist
- Project Manager
- Probation Officer
- Counsellor/ Teacher
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Habilitation Specialist
- Special Educator
- Group Home Work
The entry-level salary of a graduate ranges from INR 2-3 LPA. Social workers during their careers are responsible for managing multiple tasks and goals. They counsel the clients approaching the organisation and following up on the cases. Along with working on current social issues and leading fundraising activities among others.