Program Analysis
Graduates earn $40,032/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 10.1x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
At $19,500 in median debt against $40,032 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #124 of 338 Social Work programs, University of Kansas scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $45,517 are relatively flat compared to the $40,032 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.