# Luther College: Social Work (bachelor's)

Decorah, IA. IPEDS 153834, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/luther-college/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,372
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,660 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in IA: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (7 colleges, $50,315): -$2,655
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,088

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,660 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,517 | $52,321 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,835 | $53,650 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,351 | $80,887 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,204 | $92,813 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,376 | $122,792 | 11.2 years |

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

## Social Work at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $52,451 | $25,180 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Loras College | $50,789 | $27,000 | $20,716 | 68% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $50,629 | $22,847 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Briar Cliff University | $50,315 | $37,564 | $23,907 | 48% |
| Mount Mercy University | $49,542 | $25,677 | $20,168 | 58% |
| Luther College | $47,660 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| Grand View University | $41,210 | $25,837 | $21,774 | 54% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage not reported metro, $52,250 IA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage not reported metro, $65,940 IA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage not reported metro, $77,390 IA, $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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