Social Work
Master's degree · Aurora University · Aurora, IL
$50,809Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,710Median earnings 4 years after
$59,292Median earnings 5 years after
$30,695Median federal debt
584Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Aurora University earn a median of $50,809 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 $30,695, about 60% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University River Forest | $52,605 | $41,167 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $52,551 | $75,691 |
| Governors State University University Park | $52,231 | $41,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,834 | $59,888 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $51,727 | $35,907 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $51,689 | $69,147 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $50,602 | $45,732 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $49,552 | $31,382 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $49,271 | $20,500 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $48,084 | $22,048 |
| Chicago State University Chicago | $48,031 | $66,359 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $47,909 | $35,303 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $46,047 | $29,951 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $45,997 | $19,914 |
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$64,819 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$64,532 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$63,938 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$56,992 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$55,060 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$51,605 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,437 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,086 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$48,843 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$44,614 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,282 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$44,150 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$42,605 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$41,856 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$39,482 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$38,382
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Aurora University make?
The median salary is $50,809 one year after graduation and $59,292 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,695.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.