Program Analysis
At $31,986/yr, Social Work graduates from California State University-Fresno land near the $36,554 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 20.2x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $12,345 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #120 out of 338 programs, California State University-Fresno's Social Work offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,986 to $52,602 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.