Data Sources & Attribution

Where our data comes from

SocialWorkU compiles information from public and licensed data sources, attributed here for transparency and accuracy.

Sources

• Salary & employment data — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (BLS OEWS), May 2024. Public domain; not endorsed by or affiliated with BLS.
• Licensed clinician records — NPPES NPI Registry, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Public data used per the NPPES data dissemination notice.
• Healthcare employer records — CMS Medicare provider and hospital datasets. Public domain.
• School & program data — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES. Public domain.
• Accreditation status — Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited-program directory. Informational reference; CSWE is authoritative and does not endorse SocialWorkU.
• Nonprofit employer records — IRS Publication 78 / Tax-Exempt Organization data. Public domain.

Accuracy & corrections

Source data changes and may contain errors. Always verify licensing, salary, and program details with the authoritative source or your state board. Report a correction: support@socialworku.com.

Trademarks

NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and other names are the property of their respective owners. SocialWorkU is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.