# West Virginia University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Morgantown, WV. IPEDS 238032, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,344
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,130 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (6 colleges, $46,562): +$3,568
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,618

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,130 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,450 | $40,919 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 5.0 years |

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

## Social Work at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $50,130 | $25,000 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Shepherd University | $48,122 | $27,722 | $11,363 | 51% |
| West Liberty University | $46,799 | not reported | $15,366 | 60% |
| Concord University | $46,324 | $18,967 | $9,966 | 39% |
| Marshall University | $41,684 | $27,000 | $7,502 | 51% |
| West Virginia State University | $41,571 | $37,371 | $11,139 | 39% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $47,740 Morgantown, WV, $52,220 WV, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $64,100 Morgantown, WV, $62,060 WV, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $63,500 Morgantown, WV, $53,120 WV, $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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