Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
41
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,862/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.7x earnings multiple (5.8x 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 | $602K | $602K | $565K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.7x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.8x | 5.8x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 41 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,312
Out-of-state: $104,416 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,869
68% growth from Year 1
About Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 6,180 in New Haven, CT.
See all programs and financial aid at Southern Connecticut 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 Southern Connecticut State University?
A score of 41/100 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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