Social Work at Nazareth University
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,126/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
3.4x 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 | $558K | $557K | $528K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$163,520
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,739
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,294
42% growth from Year 1
About Nazareth University
Nazareth University accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,891 students in Rochester, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Nazareth 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
How does Nazareth University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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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