Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,262/yr, roughly in line with the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.3x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $32,262 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #298 of 338 Social Work programs, University of Montevallo falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $32,262 to $41,996 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.