Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Concordia University-Chicago · River Forest, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$40,968Median earnings 5 years after
$23,812Median federal debt
7Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Concordia University-Chicago earn a median of $40,968. 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 $23,812, about 58% 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 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $36,017 | $25,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $34,664 | $27,000 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $31,720 | $25,750 |
Other programs at Concordia University-Chicago
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$108,131 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
$92,865 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$74,696 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$72,182 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$68,606 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$67,571 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,314 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$64,673 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$63,207 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$59,286 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,990 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$57,389 - Human Services, GeneralMaster's degree
$53,541 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,763 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$51,374 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$51,084 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,618 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$44,601 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,581 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$41,724
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Concordia University-Chicago make?
The median salary is $40,968 and $40,968 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,812.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.