Social Work

First professional degree · University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA

CIP 44.07

$72,268Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$90,782Median earnings 4 years after

$87,349Median earnings 5 years after

$55,825Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Social Work at University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $72,268 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,950 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,859–$84,269). Median debt is $55,825, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of California-Berkeley make?

The median salary is $72,268 one year after graduation and $87,349 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $55,825.

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