# Clark Atlanta University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 138947, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clark-atlanta-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,016
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,657 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,500 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (9 colleges, $48,747): +$5,910
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,909

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,657 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $37,356 | $161,378 | 7.6 years |
| 30-48k | $39,270 | $169,646 | 8.0 years |
| 48-75k | $39,009 | $168,519 | 8.0 years |
| 75-110k | $39,514 | $170,700 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $38,680 | $167,098 | 7.9 years |

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

## Social Work at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University | $54,657 | $27,500 | $37,702 | 49% |
| Georgia State University | $52,356 | $30,533 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Savannah State University | $49,360 | $27,000 | $8,172 | 28% |
| Albany State University | $49,331 | $31,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| University of Georgia | $48,747 | $24,314 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Dalton State College | $47,420 | not reported | $5,012 | 25% |
| Augusta University | $43,795 | $26,500 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Thomas University | $40,565 | $29,000 | $18,499 | 28% |
| Fort Valley State University | $37,564 | $37,875 | $10,338 | 41% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $49,720 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $47,510 GA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $78,870 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $73,290 GA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $61,270 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $60,270 GA, $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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