# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Social Work (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,559 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,750 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in AK: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,811

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,559 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | 6.0 years |

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

## Social Work at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $56,698 | $31,750 | $15,301 | 30% |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $53,559 | $28,750 | $10,892 | 38% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $68,180 Fairbanks-College, AK, $62,630 AK, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $86,850 Fairbanks-College, AK, $98,370 AK, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage not reported Fairbanks-College, AK, $77,000 AK, $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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