Program Analysis
Graduates earn $41,594/yr, edging above the $36,554 national average for Social Work — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 12.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,000 debt-to-$41,594 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #35 ranking out of 338 Social Work programs nationally puts Portland State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $41,594 to $56,234 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.