Social Work at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,208/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (6.7x 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 | $508K | $508K | $486K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.5x | 11.5x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.7x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,144
Out-of-state: $76,008 (6.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,208
47% growth from Year 1
About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 4,611 in East Stroudsburg, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania →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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's Social Work program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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