Social Work at Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,215/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (9.5x 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 | $464K | $464K | $450K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 11.2x | 10.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.5x | 9.5x | 9.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 44 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,240
Out-of-state: $49,040 (9.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,875
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,251
13% growth from Year 1
About Midwestern State University
With 87% of applicants admitted, Midwestern State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,043 students in Wichita Falls, TX. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Midwestern State University →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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Midwestern State University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 44/100 — 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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