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Social Work at Millikin University

Decatur, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,543/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

ROI 5.0x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #139 of 338 Social Work programs Top 50%

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 (In-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$107,568

Out-of-state: $174,680 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,348

67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,182

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,543 at Millikin University come in 14% above the national median of $36,554 for Social Work programs.

At 5.0x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Work career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,500 against $41,543/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #139 ranking among 338 Social Work programs places Millikin University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 28% earnings increase from $41,543 to $53,182 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Millikin University

A 54% admission rate makes Millikin University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 1,458 students in Decatur, IL. The average net cost of $35,348 over four years represents a 67% discount from published tuition.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Social Work at Millikin University?

At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Social Work programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What do students actually pay for Social Work at Millikin University?

The 67% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $107,568. At a net cost of $35,348, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →