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Social Work at Heritage University

Toppenish, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,164/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI 6.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #213 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 $538K $537K $511K
Earnings Multiple 6.7x 6.7x 6.4x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 69% 58%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$79,680
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,572
40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,620
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,916
40% growth from Year 1

About Heritage University

with a smaller student body of 782 in Toppenish, WA. With 63% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $47,572 — 40% 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 →

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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 Heritage University

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($35,992)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heritage University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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 →