# Nebraska Wesleyan University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181446, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nebraska-wesleyan-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,080
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,785 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $34,750 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in NE: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (4 colleges, $51,686): -$2,901
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,963

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,785 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,925 | $62,386 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,974 | $70,951 | 5.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,594 | $61,003 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,244 | $76,260 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,652 | $98,865 | 8.1 years |

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

## Social Work at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | $61,829 | not reported | $31,568 | 83% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $53,203 | $24,000 | $16,242 | 58% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $50,169 | $19,930 | $13,441 | 47% |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $48,785 | $34,750 | $18,327 | 66% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $46,230 Lincoln, NE, $47,770 NE, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $74,840 Lincoln, NE, $73,790 NE, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $66,700 Lincoln, NE, $63,460 NE, $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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