Social Work at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,290/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
19.3x 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 | $587K | $586K | $552K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.3x | 19.3x | 18.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.5x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 63 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,408
Out-of-state: $77,928 (7.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,867
52% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Sacramento
With 94% of applicants admitted, California State University-Sacramento prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 27,867 students in Sacramento, CA. 49% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Sacramento →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-Sacramento's Social Work program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Work graduates.
Why does California State University-Sacramento rank so high for Social Work?
The #40 ranking out of 338 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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