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

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,089
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,321 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,169 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 22 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (22 colleges, $52,765): +$4,556
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,573

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,321 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 5.1 years |

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

## Social Work at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna University | $58,037 | $25,597 | $17,755 | 60% |
| Michigan State University | $57,321 | $26,169 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $56,961 | $31,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Wayne State University | $56,152 | $28,012 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $55,754 | $28,250 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $55,600 | $27,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Northern Michigan University | $54,836 | $24,301 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Adrian College | $54,277 | $27,000 | $25,368 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $53,351 | $27,500 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Central Michigan University | $53,279 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $52,962 | $31,111 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Cornerstone University | $52,568 | $25,000 | $20,301 | 62% |
| Grand Valley State University | $50,690 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Davenport University | $50,627 | not reported | $17,707 | 57% |
| Siena Heights University | $50,593 | not reported | $17,124 | 39% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $50,535 | $52,651 | $15,232 | 67% |
| Western Michigan University | $49,850 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Calvin University | $49,811 | $27,000 | $22,992 | 74% |
| Spring Arbor University | $49,642 | $29,893 | $19,353 | 64% |
| Hope College | $49,587 | $26,670 | $27,182 | 80% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $49,165 | $38,000 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Kuyper College | $35,472 | not reported | $15,644 | 50% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $60,900 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $59,270 MI, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $110,570 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $85,500 MI, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $83,180 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $79,760 MI, $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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