Social Work

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

CIP 44.07

$51,716Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,960Median earnings 4 years after
$61,593Median earnings 5 years after
$40,400Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $51,716 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). Median debt is $40,400, about 78% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$51,748$38,640
University of Denver
Denver
$51,342$79,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $51,716 one year after graduation and $61,593 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,400.

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