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

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163453, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morgan-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,059
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,082 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (7 colleges, $57,224): +$2,858
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,334

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,082 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,585 | $44,570 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,420 | $62,403 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,147 | $75,084 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,981 | $92,912 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,323 | $99,152 | 4.2 years |

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

## Social Work at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | $60,082 | $35,000 | $14,985 | 41% |
| Salisbury University | $59,110 | $23,552 | $17,743 | 68% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $58,412 | $22,500 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Bowie State University | $57,224 | $31,000 | $19,298 | 38% |
| Coppin State University | $56,599 | $28,750 | $9,977 | 26% |
| Frostburg State University | $50,376 | $26,000 | $16,715 | 50% |
| McDaniel College | $47,607 | $25,000 | $21,916 | 63% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $74,960 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $76,390 MD, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $84,770 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $87,450 MD, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $74,960 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $76,390 MD, $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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