Social Work at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,288/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.0x earnings multiple (5.7x 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 | $450K | $450K | $438K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 14.0x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 54 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,032
Out-of-state: $78,768 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,513
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,422
11% growth from Year 1
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 4,162 students in Pittsburg, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Pittsburg State 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 Pittsburg State University?
A score of 44/100 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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