Social Work

Graduate certificate · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 44.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$47,638Median earnings 3 years after

$59,611Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Social Work at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $47,638. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,362 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,528–$84,895).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $47,638 and $59,611 after five years.

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