Social Work at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,513/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (6.9x 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 | $517K | $517K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.7x | 9.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.9x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 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)
$53,216
Out-of-state: $75,200 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,556
36% growth from Year 1
About Northern Michigan University
A 70% admission rate makes Northern Michigan University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 6,425 in Marquette, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University?
A score of 40/100 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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