U.S. median for this major: $51,748.
College Scorecard field of study; 43 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 39% 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 $38,105. College Scorecard.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus'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 | $14,709 | $61,484 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $18,371 | $76,791 | 3.8 years |
| $48–75k | $23,192 | $96,943 | 4.8 years |
| $75–110k | $31,567 | $131,950 | 6.5 years |
| $110k+ | $36,008 | $150,513 | 7.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($56,092) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,295 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 | Widener University | $59,654 | $30,750 | $25,759 | 68% |
| 2 | Alvernia University | $56,243 | $41,574 | $28,138 | 56% |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $56,092 | $22,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| 4 | La Salle University | $55,431 | $33,206 | $19,409 | 57% |
| 5 | Elizabethtown College | $54,837 | — | $26,598 | 76% |
| 6 | Temple University | $54,166 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 7 | Messiah University | $52,511 | $27,000 | $26,502 | 75% |
| 8 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $50,979 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| 9 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $49,794 | $26,982 | $23,726 | 56% |
| 10 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $27,937 | $20,787 | 58% |
| 11 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $48,454 | $27,000 | $15,699 | 54% |
| 12 | Carlow University | $47,486 | — | $20,786 | 60% |
| 13 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $47,221 | $26,624 | $21,331 | 54% |
| 14 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $46,974 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| 15 | Eastern University | $46,324 | $27,000 | $26,662 | 54% |
| 16 | Cairn University-Langhorne | $45,729 | $27,000 | $27,642 | 60% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania Western University | $45,436 | $27,000 | $18,256 | 52% |
17 more Pennsylvania 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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Acceptance rate: 58% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $66,125
- Full cost breakdown · all 102 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Psychology (Research)—
- Psychology$54,379
- Sociology$51,654
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Social Work questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Social Work graduates earn?
Social Work graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median $56,092 four years after graduating and $40,836 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Work graduates across 419 colleges is $51,748.
How much debt do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Social Work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Work graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $22,000, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,579.
Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus a good school for Social Work in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Social Work graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn $56,092 four years out, $6,298 above the median for the same major across 17 Pennsylvania colleges ($49,794) and $4,344 above the U.S. median ($51,748). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for Social Work in Pennsylvania?
Of 17 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Social Work graduate earnings, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks 3rd. The highest is Widener University at $59,654.
What jobs do Social Work graduates get?
A common career is social worker, with a median wage of $49,800 in the Pittsburgh, PA 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: “University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Social Work: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/majors/social-work (College Scorecard and BLS data).