Social Work at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,986/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
20.2x 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 | $565K | $565K | $534K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.2x | 20.2x | 19.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.5x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 59 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,920
Out-of-state: $75,440 (7.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,345
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,602
64% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Fresno
With 96% of applicants admitted, California State University-Fresno prioritizes broad access, with 21,070 students enrolled in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Fresno →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
How does California State University-Fresno's Social Work program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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