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

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,256
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,670 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in KS: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (6 colleges, $52,014): -$2,344
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,078

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,670 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 5.5 years |

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

## Social Work at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $55,582 | $24,000 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Pittsburg State University | $53,878 | $27,000 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Fort Hays State University | $53,549 | $27,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Kansas State University | $50,480 | $24,603 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Washburn University | $50,122 | $24,623 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Wichita State University | $49,670 | $31,000 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $54,310 Wichita, KS, $54,300 KS, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $76,200 Wichita, KS, $79,260 KS, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $61,840 Wichita, KS, $61,890 KS, $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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