Social Work at National Louis University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,205/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
9.0x earnings multiple
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 | $447K | $447K | $435K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.0x | 9.0x | 8.8x |
| 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)
$49,380
About National Louis University
National Louis University has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,100 students in Chicago, IL. 57% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at National Louis 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at National Louis University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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