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Social Work at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,423/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #301 of 338 Social Work programs

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	$360K	$361K	$364K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.8x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,792

13.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $26,423 per year, Social Work graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe earn below the $36,554 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,792 against $26,423/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #301 of 338 Social Work programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

With 75% of applicants admitted, University of Louisiana at Monroe prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Social Work at University of Louisiana at Monroe worth the student debt?

Median debt of $28,792 against $26,423/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Can you still earn well with Social Work from University of Louisiana at Monroe?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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