# University of Louisiana at Monroe: Social Work (bachelor's)

Monroe, LA. IPEDS 159993, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,423
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,763 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,600 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in LA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $47,296): -$12,533
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,985

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,763 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,490 | $51,705 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $11,553 | $51,989 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $12,647 | $56,912 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $17,003 | $76,514 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $18,642 | $83,889 | more than 20 years |

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

## Social Work at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A & M College | $52,217 | $32,634 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $52,217 | $32,634 | not reported | not reported |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $49,709 | $42,000 | $14,810 | 13% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $47,296 | $28,875 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $43,291 | $29,072 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Grambling State University | $42,644 | $49,736 | $19,809 | 36% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $34,763 | $29,600 | $13,466 | 54% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $42,290 Monroe, LA, $56,800 LA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $74,860 Monroe, LA, $82,090 LA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $65,490 Monroe, LA, $62,910 LA, $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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