# George Fox University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Newberg, OR. IPEDS 208822, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-fox-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,755
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,201 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $62,201): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,453

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,201 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,871 | $95,372 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $23,580 | $98,329 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $24,631 | $102,711 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $32,052 | $133,657 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $36,847 | $153,652 | 6.0 years |

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

## Social Work at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | $63,456 | $25,624 | $9,552 | 53% |
| George Fox University | $62,201 | $21,500 | $31,679 | 72% |
| University of Portland | $57,253 | not reported | $28,210 | 80% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $66,910 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $64,130 OR, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $85,600 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $87,010 OR, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $83,510 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $84,920 OR, $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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