Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,156Median earnings 4 years after
$52,381Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Auburn University earn a median of $34,676. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $20,500, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Alabama Florence | $36,948 | $27,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $35,750 | $24,990 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery | $34,792 | $33,188 |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $34,485 | $25,000 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $33,771 | $28,500 |
| University of Montevallo Montevallo | $32,262 | $23,250 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | $31,462 | $24,072 |
| Troy University Troy | $31,190 | $28,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Auburn University make?
The median salary is $34,676 and $52,381 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.