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Social Work at Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,584/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #335 of 338 Social Work programs

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 $540K $540K $513K
Earnings Multiple 3.5x 3.5x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 69% 58%
DegreeOutlook Score 26 25 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$154,680
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,132
36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,096
59% growth from Year 1

About Calvin University

With 71% of applicants admitted, Calvin University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,921 students in Grand Rapids, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,132 — 36% less than the list price.

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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
View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Social Work at Other Schools

University of North Dakota ($49,695) San Francisco State University ($48,750) University of Alaska Fairbanks ($48,151) Seton Hall University ($47,734) Metropolitan State University ($47,637) University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($45,870) University of California-Berkeley ($44,906) CUNY York College ($44,742)

Other Majors at Calvin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,682) Computer Science ($73,145) Engineering, General ($68,852) Accounting and Related Services ($48,637) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($45,751) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,851) Economics ($43,746) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($42,737)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Calvin University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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. See full methodology →