Social Work
Master's degree · University of Denver · Denver, CO
$51,342Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,203Median earnings 4 years after
$59,928Median earnings 5 years after
$79,000Median federal debt
705Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Denver earn a median of $51,342 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 $79,000, about 154% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $51,748 | $38,640 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins | $51,716 | $40,400 |
Other programs at University of Denver
- Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$132,833 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$111,094 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$100,676 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$87,795 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$86,375 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$84,662 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
$79,489 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$75,110 - TaxationMaster's degree
$72,963 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$72,768 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$72,250 - Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyMaster's degree
$69,861 - LawFirst professional degree
$67,853 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$67,714 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$67,693 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$67,570 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,392 - MarketingMaster's degree
$66,970 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$66,883 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$65,557
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from University of Denver make?
The median salary is $51,342 one year after graduation and $59,928 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $79,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.