Social Work at University of Massachusetts Global

Irvine, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,327/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI 9.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #104 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 $475K $475K $459K
Earnings Multiple 9.5x 9.5x 9.2x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 69% 58%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 46 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$50,080
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$126,404
-152% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,750
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,024
11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts Global's Social Work graduates start at $41,327/yr — above the $36,554 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 9.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,750 debt-to-$41,327 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #104 out of 338 programs, University of Massachusetts Global's Social Work offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,327 to $46,024 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Massachusetts Global

a compact campus enrolling 4,902 students in Irvine, CA.

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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

How does University of Massachusetts Global's Social Work program score?
This program scores 46/100 — 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. See full methodology →