# Alabama State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Montgomery, AL. IPEDS 100724, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alabama-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,792
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,661 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,593 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in AL: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (10 colleges, $46,274): -$2,613
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,087

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,661 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,711 | $92,839 | 7.6 years |
| 30-48k | $21,682 | $102,122 | 8.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,508 | $101,303 | 8.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,608 | $101,774 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,031 | $89,636 | 7.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $50,156 | $22,069 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $49,561 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $47,791 | $30,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Alabama A & M University | $47,121 | $31,000 | $17,621 | 24% |
| University of South Alabama | $46,667 | $30,500 | $17,648 | 53% |
| Jacksonville State University | $45,882 | $26,342 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Troy University | $45,789 | $30,500 | $16,527 | 50% |
| Alabama State University | $43,661 | $39,593 | $20,435 | 30% |
| University of Montevallo | $43,388 | $27,500 | $17,683 | 54% |
| University of North Alabama | $37,853 | $30,500 | $12,170 | 55% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $50,240 Montgomery, AL, $46,660 AL, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $70,900 Montgomery, AL, $72,310 AL, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $59,560 Montgomery, AL, $61,050 AL, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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