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Social Work at North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,508/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 18.0x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #236 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	$487K	$487K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.0x	18.0x	17.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	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)

$26,992

Out-of-state: $81,632 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,920

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,412

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,508/yr fall 25% below the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 18.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$27,508 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #236 out of 338 programs, North Carolina A & T State University's financial outcomes for Social Work trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,508 to $43,412 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About North Carolina A & T State University

With a 46% acceptance rate, North Carolina A & T State University is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 11,925 in Greensboro, NC. 51% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

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 North Carolina A & T State University's Social Work program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Social Work earnings lower at North Carolina A & T State University?

Lower starting pay at North Carolina A & T State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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