Public Opinion Cards for Social Media

Alt text: Did you know? 80 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of social workers? Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? One in six people say they've been helped by a social worker? Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. Social work breaks barriers, NASW

Alt text: Did you know? Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States? About 708,000 people work as social workers. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023. Social work breaks barriers, NASW

Alt text: Did you know? Fast facts about social work: By 2031, the profession is expected to grow to about 772,100. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? Fast facts: More than half of people surveyed said social workers should be paid more than the BLS-reported median pay of $50,390 a year. Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? 81 percent of Americans who interacted with a social worker say a member of the profession improved their situation or that of a family member. Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? 84 percent of Americans are aware social workers work in social services and child welfare. But only 46 percent of Americans know social workers are involved in advocacy and community organization. Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? 86 percent of Americans are aware social workers work in social services and child welfare. But only 46 percent of Americans know social workers are involved in advocacy and community organization. Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers

Alt text: Did you know? 65 percent of Americans know social workers practice in mental health / private practice and substance use behavioral health settings. 45 percent of Americans know social workers play a key role in hospice care. That only 30 percent of Americans know social workers are involved in financial benefits and support. Source: Ipsos National Social Work Public Opinion Survey. NASW, Social work breaks barriers