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Social Work at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,509/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 17.2x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #189 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	$522K	$522K	$498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	17.2x	16.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

9.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,931

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,509 per year, Social Work graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn below the $36,554 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.2x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 10 months of the $30,509 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #189 of 338 Social Work programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $47,931 show a 57% jump from the $30,509 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Greensboro prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,848 in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 North Carolina at Greensboro?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Social Work from University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

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 →