Program Analysis
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's Social Work graduates start at $40,316/yr — above the $36,554 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.7x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,223 in median debt clears quickly against $40,316 in annual earnings.
At #42 of 338 nationally, this is a top-5% Social Work program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $40,316 to $59,755 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.