# Heritage University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Toppenish, WA. IPEDS 235422, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/heritage-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,164
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,634 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,007 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in WA: 7 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $59,408): -$774
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,886

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,634 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,114 | $67,560 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,383 | $55,352 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,119 | $63,112 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,053 | $76,227 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,749 | $92,748 | 5.0 years |

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

## Social Work at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | $67,458 | $26,000 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Eastern Washington University | $60,696 | $17,109 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Walla Walla University | $60,449 | not reported | $23,329 | 60% |
| Saint Martin's University | $59,559 | not reported | $28,119 | 52% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $59,256 | $17,396 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $59,256 | $17,396 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Heritage University | $58,634 | $14,007 | $14,598 | 54% |
| Seattle University | $57,349 | not reported | $34,662 | 76% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $67,650 Yakima, WA, $74,480 WA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $100,510 Yakima, WA, $103,000 WA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $74,940 Yakima, WA, $82,750 WA, $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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