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Social Work at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,990/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (13.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 of 338 Social Work programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$501K	$501K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.3x	19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.7x	13.7x	13.1x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (13.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,309

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Social Work program produces graduates earning $37,990/yr — within striking distance of the $36,554 national average for this field.

With a 20.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Work career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,000 against $37,990/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus ranks #59 among 338 Social Work programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 27% earnings increase from $37,990 to $48,309 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

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Top Career Paths

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr

Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210/yr

Social workers, all other $69,480/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Social Work at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?

At 50/100, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Social Work program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus one of the best schools for Social Work?

Among 338 Social Work programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's #59 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →