Social Work

Master's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

CIP 44.07

$46,371Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Auburn University earn a median of $46,371 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737).

Social Work (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Troy University
Troy
$45,477$28,340
Samford University
Birmingham
$44,603$46,834
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$43,687$30,750
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$41,283$27,782
Alabama A & M University
Normal
$41,151$41,000
Alabama State University
Montgomery
$40,048—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Auburn University make?

The median salary is $46,371 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.