U.S. median for this major: $51,748.
College Scorecard field of study; 49 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 84% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,579.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,905. College Scorecard.
SUNO Social Work: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Social Work nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SUNO's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,771 | $69,276 | 4.0 years |
| $30–48k | n/a | — | not available |
| $48–75k | n/a | — | not available |
| $75–110k | $19,360 | $90,798 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | n/a | — | not available |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (8% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Social Work graduates 4 years after graduating ($49,709) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,221 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Social Work at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Social Work graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern University and A & M College | $52,217 | $32,634 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 2 | Southern University Law Center | $52,217 | $32,634 | — | — |
| 3 | Southern University at New Orleans | $49,709 | $42,000 | $14,810 | 13% |
| 4 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $47,296 | $28,875 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 5 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $43,291 | $29,072 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 6 | Grambling State University | $42,644 | $49,736 | $19,809 | 36% |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $34,763 | $29,600 | $13,466 | 54% |
3 more Louisiana colleges offer Social Work but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Work graduates
Social worker
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at SUNO, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SUNO
- Acceptance rate: 79% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 13% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $34,042
- Full cost breakdown · all 20 majors · overview
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SUNO Social Work questions
How much do SUNO Social Work graduates earn?
Social Work graduates of Southern University at New Orleans earn a median $49,709 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Social Work graduates across 419 colleges is $51,748.
How much debt do SUNO Social Work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Work graduates of Southern University at New Orleans is $42,000, about 84% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,579.
Is SUNO a good school for Social Work in Louisiana?
On pay, Social Work graduates of Southern University at New Orleans earn $49,709 four years out, $2,413 above the median for the same major across 7 Louisiana colleges ($47,296) and $2,039 below the U.S. median ($51,748). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SUNO rank for Social Work in Louisiana?
Of 7 Louisiana colleges reporting Social Work graduate earnings, Southern University at New Orleans ranks 3rd. The highest is Southern University and A & M College at $52,217.
What jobs do Social Work graduates get?
A common career is social worker, with a median wage of $59,940 in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social and community service managers and probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Southern University at New Orleans Social Work: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-university-at-new-orleans/majors/social-work (College Scorecard and BLS data).