Social Work at University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,257/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $497K | $497K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.7x | 9.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 50 |
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: $116,696 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,126
34% growth from Year 1
About University of Louisville
University of Louisville accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 14,187 students in Louisville, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Louisville →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 Louisville'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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