Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Walden University · Minneapolis, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,895Median federal debt
168Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160).
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $47,637 | $17,698 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $47,192 | $23,000 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall | $46,368 | — |
| The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth | $45,371 | $18,974 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $45,259 | $22,500 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $45,146 | $27,000 |
| Winona State University Winona | $44,546 | $20,225 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $44,257 | $28,020 |
| Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud | $43,726 | $24,300 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $43,471 | $19,909 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $43,303 | $24,783 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $43,198 | $22,973 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $42,915 | $19,871 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,895.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.