Social Work at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,596/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
13.4x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $474K | $474K | $458K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.4x | 13.4x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 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)
$35,456
Out-of-state: $78,608 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,157
31% growth from Year 1
About Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 94% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,840 students in Natchitoches, LA.
See all programs and financial aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana →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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Social Work program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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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