Social Work at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
62
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,693/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
18.8x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)
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 | $596K | $596K | $560K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.8x | 18.8x | 17.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.5x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 62 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,652
Out-of-state: $79,172 (7.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,250
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,147
60% growth from Year 1
About California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,491 in Arcata, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt →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 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Social Work field.
What makes California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's Social Work program stand out?
Ranked #54 of 338 programs nationally, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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