Social Work at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,534/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.4x 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 | $527K | $527K | $502K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.8x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 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)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,996
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,245
51% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia admits 37% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Georgia →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 University of Georgia's Social Work program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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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