# Westfield State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Westfield, MA. IPEDS 168263, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/westfield-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,596
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,699 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MA: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (9 colleges, $60,026): -$4,327
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,951

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,699 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,751 | $45,369 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,517 | $48,602 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,199 | $59,920 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,201 | $76,808 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,286 | $98,267 | 6.2 years |

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

## Social Work at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $63,594 | not reported | $24,402 | 89% |
| Simmons University | $62,992 | $27,000 | $25,265 | 72% |
| Anna Maria College | $61,652 | $27,000 | $28,333 | 46% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $60,938 | $31,682 | $17,545 | 68% |
| Salem State University | $60,026 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Bridgewater State University | $59,510 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Westfield State University | $55,699 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Gordon College | $55,315 | $26,250 | $24,883 | 69% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $51,034 | $27,947 | $17,707 | 49% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $78,250 Springfield, MA, $75,570 MA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,450 Springfield, MA, $81,380 MA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $54,740 Springfield, MA, $94,590 MA, $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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