Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,833/yr, edging above the $36,554 national average for Social Work — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Social Work programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Social Work's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,500 represents roughly 6 months of the $41,833 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #71 of 338 nationally, this is a top-5% Social Work program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $47,230 are relatively flat compared to the $41,833 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.