Program Analysis
At $42,487 per year, Social Work graduates from University of Wisconsin-Superior earn slightly above the $36,554 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
The 15.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,611 debt-to-$42,487 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #30 ranking out of 338 Social Work programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Superior in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth is modest: $42,487 to $50,212 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.