Program Analysis
Graduates earn $40,562/yr, edging above the $36,554 national average for Social Work — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.0x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.
At $19,500 in median debt against $40,562 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #37 of 338 nationally, this is a top-5% Social Work program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $40,562 to $54,942 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.