# Baylor University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,293 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,198 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 27 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (27 colleges, $50,754): +$7,539
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,545

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,293 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 8.0 years |

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

## Social Work at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $65,536 | $24,000 | $36,660 | 86% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $59,850 | $21,506 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Tech University | $58,441 | $29,875 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Baylor University | $58,293 | $23,198 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $58,052 | $26,631 | $1,300 | not reported |
| Saint Edward's University | $56,637 | $27,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $54,784 | $24,186 | $10,542 | 33% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $53,995 | $15,500 | $9,403 | 50% |
| Abilene Christian University | $53,877 | $25,000 | $26,182 | 59% |
| Texas State University | $52,766 | $21,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| East Texas A&M University | $52,013 | $25,313 | $11,841 | 43% |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $51,943 | $27,250 | $16,442 | 46% |
| Midwestern State University | $51,901 | $35,135 | $11,656 | 43% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $50,754 | $30,543 | $14,260 | 53% |
| Angelo State University | $50,651 | $27,178 | $15,091 | 44% |
| University of North Texas | $50,579 | $22,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Lamar University | $50,453 | $32,705 | $9,366 | 37% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $50,388 | $21,546 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Tarleton State University | $50,275 | $28,836 | $20,783 | 48% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $50,073 | $16,526 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Texas Southern University | $49,871 | $38,162 | $16,590 | 22% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $49,816 | $27,296 | $26,106 | 49% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $49,513 | $31,578 | $15,563 | 52% |
| Lubbock Christian University | $49,193 | $36,750 | $24,456 | 51% |
| Texas Woman's University | $45,761 | $24,000 | $11,963 | 49% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $45,742 | $31,750 | $13,570 | 43% |
| West Texas A & M University | $44,174 | $26,000 | $19,487 | 55% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $53,670 Waco, TX, $55,680 TX, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $70,460 Waco, TX, $76,520 TX, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $52,880 Waco, TX, $52,880 TX, $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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