# Millersville University of Pennsylvania: Social Work (bachelor's)

Millersville, PA. IPEDS 214041, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/millersville-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,119
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,400 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,937 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in PA: 10 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (17 colleges, $49,794): -$394
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,348

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,400 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,565 | $64,669 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,313 | $67,990 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,961 | $79,747 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,010 | $97,724 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,541 | $108,962 | 8.0 years |

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

## Social Work at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widener University | $59,654 | $30,750 | $25,759 | 68% |
| Alvernia University | $56,243 | $41,574 | $28,138 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $56,092 | $22,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| La Salle University | $55,431 | $33,206 | $19,409 | 57% |
| Elizabethtown College | $54,837 | not reported | $26,598 | 76% |
| Temple University | $54,166 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Messiah University | $52,511 | $27,000 | $26,502 | 75% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $50,979 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $49,794 | $26,982 | $23,726 | 56% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $27,937 | $20,787 | 58% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $48,454 | $27,000 | $15,699 | 55% |
| Carlow University | $47,486 | not reported | $20,786 | 60% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $47,221 | $26,624 | $21,331 | 54% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $46,974 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Eastern University | $46,324 | $27,000 | $26,662 | 54% |
| Cairn University-Langhorne | $45,729 | $27,000 | $27,642 | 60% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $45,436 | $27,000 | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $51,130 Lancaster, PA, $50,820 PA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,390 Lancaster, PA, $75,280 PA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $87,190 Lancaster, PA, $67,370 PA, $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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