Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

CIP 44.07

$44,015Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,915Median earnings 4 years after
$53,547Median earnings 5 years after
$21,917Median federal debt
116Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $44,015 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 $21,917, 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
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$42,254$25,000
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$39,742$25,000
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$38,134$18,950

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver make?

The median salary is $44,015 one year after graduation and $53,547 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,917.

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