Social Work: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of social work graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $35,712, rising to $41,161 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson County Community College | NJ | $41,591 | — | — |
| 2 | Connecticut State Community College | CT | $40,963 | $42,593 | $9,500 |
| 3 | Stark State College | OH | $36,445 | $35,009 | $15,272 |
| 4 | Austin Community College District | TX | $36,252 | $50,662 | $14,250 |
| 5 | Dallas College | TX | $35,712 | $45,279 | $16,274 |
| 6 | Camden County College | NJ | $32,863 | $36,916 | — |
| 7 | Georgia Military College | GA | $31,297 | $34,439 | $12,969 |
| 8 | Texas Southmost College | TX | $30,716 | $44,990 | $7,000 |
| 9 | South Texas College | TX | $27,540 | $35,379 | — |
| 10 | Tyler Junior College | TX | $27,165 | $34,457 | $12,217 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do social work graduates earn?
The median college reports $35,712 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in social work and $41,161 four years after. The highest is $41,591 at Hudson County Community College.
How much student debt do social work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $13,165 at the typical college.