Social Work at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
62
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,937/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
21.0x earnings multiple (7.4x 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 | $528K | $528K | $503K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.0x | 21.0x | 20.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.4x | 7.4x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 62 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,080
Out-of-state: $71,320 (7.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,205
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,140
35% growth from Year 1
About Utah Valley University
serving a student body of 27,481 in Orem, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at Utah Valley University →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 Utah Valley University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Work graduates.
Why does Utah Valley University rank so high for Social Work?
The #46 ranking out of 338 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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