# Metropolitan State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,637
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,755 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,615 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (13 colleges, $54,448): +$6,307
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,007

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,755 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,238 | $71,161 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 4.5 years |

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

## Social Work at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine University | $62,227 | $30,912 | $19,764 | 61% |
| Metropolitan State University | $60,755 | $29,615 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Augsburg University | $60,546 | $25,737 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $56,858 | $24,250 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Bemidji State University | $56,345 | $27,000 | $15,261 | 48% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $55,743 | $37,059 | $27,846 | 71% |
| Bethel University | $54,448 | $25,000 | $28,556 | 71% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $54,226 | $23,111 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Winona State University | $54,056 | $27,000 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $52,765 | $27,996 | $13,529 | 40% |
| St Olaf College | $50,611 | $27,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $50,419 | $27,000 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $45,467 | not reported | $15,291 | 45% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $70,530 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $67,450 MN, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $89,990 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $84,220 MN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $80,430 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $81,580 MN, $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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