# University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Social Work (bachelor's)

Eau Claire, WI. IPEDS 240268, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,562
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,461 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in WI: 8 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (13 colleges, $52,888): -$427
- Versus the U.S. median: +$713

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,461 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,270 | $45,085 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,150 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,766 | $56,043 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,278 | $80,240 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,778 | $91,215 | 6.1 years |

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

## Social Work at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viterbo University | $57,159 | $31,000 | $21,260 | 68% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $55,600 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| Carthage College | $54,975 | $26,449 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $54,375 | $21,398 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $54,252 | $25,237 | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $54,195 | $29,166 | $12,220 | 42% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $52,888 | $25,912 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $52,461 | $23,000 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Marian University | $51,997 | not reported | $21,937 | 44% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $51,694 | $26,303 | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $51,044 | $26,750 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $50,710 | $26,500 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $50,392 | $29,610 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $63,930 Eau Claire, WI, $59,280 WI, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $81,120 Eau Claire, WI, $82,130 WI, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $64,350 Eau Claire, WI, $74,040 WI, $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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