# Rhode Island College: Social Work (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217420, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rhode-island-college/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,561
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,312 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,100 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,564

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,312 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,378 | $29,594 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $6,989 | $32,429 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $8,701 | $40,373 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $12,809 | $59,434 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $15,681 | $72,760 | 5.4 years |

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

## Social Work at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $70,356 | not reported | $48,523 | 86% |
| Rhode Island College | $53,312 | $24,100 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $70,900 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $69,870 RI, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,490 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $77,570 RI, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $67,630 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $75,360 RI, $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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