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Social Work at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,865/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #103 of 338 Social Work programs Top 50%

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	$507K	$507K	$486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.0x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	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)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,236

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,913

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at El Paso's Social Work program produces graduates earning $37,865/yr — within striking distance of the $36,554 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Social Work programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Social Work's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,236 in median debt clears quickly against $37,865 in annual earnings.

At #103 of 338 Social Work programs, The University of Texas at El Paso scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $37,865 to $48,913 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

A 100% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at El Paso is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at The University of Texas at El Paso?

A score of 46/100 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 →