Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,967/yr, roughly in line with the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.6x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Social Work's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $20,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $35,967 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #306 of 338 Social Work programs, Cedarville University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $35,967 to $49,927 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.