Social Work: professional degree earnings by college
Median earnings of social work graduates (professional degree) one year after graduation, at 4 colleges. National median: $75,613, rising to $68,031 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky | KY | $90,517 | — | $54,574 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $75,613 | $90,782 | $46,000 |
| 3 | The Catholic University of America | DC | $62,805 | $68,031 | $57,254 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $53,435 | $59,122 | $41,000 |
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 $75,613 in earnings one year after a professional degree in social work and $68,031 four years after. The highest is $90,517 at University of Kentucky.
How much student debt do social work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $54,574 at the typical college.