Social Work at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,338/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
15.2x earnings multiple (4.7x 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 | $567K | $567K | $536K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.2x | 15.2x | 14.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.7x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 61 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,260
Out-of-state: $119,348 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,903
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,294
44% growth from Year 1
About University of Utah
A 87% acceptance rate means University of Utah is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 26,041 in Salt Lake City, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Utah →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 University of Utah?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Social Work field.
What makes University of Utah's Social Work program stand out?
Ranked #51 of 338 programs nationally, University of Utah lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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