# The Catholic University of America: Social Work (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131283, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,185 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in DC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,437

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,185 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,358 | $70,994 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,895 | $73,191 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $24,723 | $101,117 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $28,295 | $115,727 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $37,651 | $153,993 | 5.7 years |

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

## Social Work at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia | $65,986 | $49,652 | $10,648 | 33% |
| The Catholic University of America | $65,185 | $25,000 | $29,561 | 80% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $75,550 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $73,550 DC, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $101,240 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $106,700 DC, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $73,610 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $103,330 DC, $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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