# Western Connecticut State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,033
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,058 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,527 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (6 colleges, $59,374): -$3,316
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,310

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,058 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,507 | $59,566 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | 5.1 years |

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

## Social Work at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $61,908 | $22,325 | $21,067 | 57% |
| University of Saint Joseph | $59,465 | $27,000 | $27,989 | 64% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $59,438 | $23,935 | $20,857 | 50% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $59,309 | $24,844 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Sacred Heart University | $58,384 | $26,950 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $56,058 | $24,527 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $78,970 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $78,970 CT, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,290 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $75,520 CT, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $70,570 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $97,350 CT, $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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