Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Bradley University · Peoria, IL
$36,017Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,715Median earnings 4 years after
$53,638Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Bradley University earn a median of $36,017 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 $25,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University University Park | $44,133 | $22,962 |
| Millikin University Decatur | $41,543 | $26,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $39,641 | $28,369 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $39,178 | $15,324 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $39,041 | $24,890 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $38,707 | $23,247 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $38,382 | $21,579 |
| National Louis University Chicago | $37,205 | — |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $36,974 | $23,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $36,815 | $17,850 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $34,664 | $27,000 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $31,720 | $25,750 |
Other programs at Bradley University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$108,003 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$105,021 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,475 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,143 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,573 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,746 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,053 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$68,874 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,166 - Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,488 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$66,457 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,842 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$58,338 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$58,014 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,401 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,261 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$52,357 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$51,347 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,358 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$48,663
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Bradley University make?
The median salary is $36,017 one year after graduation and $53,638 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.