Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 44.07

$38,134Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,720Median earnings 4 years after
$51,722Median earnings 5 years after
$18,950Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $38,134 one year after completing the program. 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 $18,950, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$44,015$21,917
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$42,254$25,000
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$39,742$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $38,134 one year after graduation and $51,722 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,950.

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