Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,693/yr, roughly in line with the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.8x 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.
Median debt of $18,250 represents roughly 6 months of the $35,693 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #54 of 338 nationally, this is a top-5% Social Work program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $57,147 show a 60% jump from the $35,693 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.