# Columbia College: Social Work (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 217934, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-sc/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,276 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,674 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in SC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $46,548): -$2,272
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,472

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,276 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,541 | $72,269 | 6.7 years |
| 30-48k | $17,017 | $70,110 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,816 | $69,282 | 6.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,928 | $94,463 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,399 | $84,044 | 7.8 years |

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

## Social Work at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $49,401 | $24,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Winthrop University | $46,548 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Columbia College | $44,276 | $28,674 | $18,408 | 37% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $50,610 Columbia, SC, $51,800 SC, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $78,240 Columbia, SC, $73,410 SC, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $62,830 Columbia, SC, $56,780 SC, $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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