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Social Work at Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,138/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI 7.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #305 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 $526K $526K $501K
Earnings Multiple 7.7x 7.7x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 69% 58%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$68,704
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,332
18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,836
11.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,588
56% growth from Year 1

About Shaw University

Shaw University accepts 30% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 839 students in Raleigh, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic 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
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Compare & Explore

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Social Work at Other Schools

University of North Dakota ($49,695) San Francisco State University ($48,750) University of Alaska Fairbanks ($48,151) Seton Hall University ($47,734) Metropolitan State University ($47,637) University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($45,870) University of California-Berkeley ($44,906) CUNY York College ($44,742)

Other Majors at Shaw University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($34,652) Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies ($32,241) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($25,649) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($18,987)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at Shaw University?
A score of 31/100 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. See full methodology →