Social Work
Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
$50,602Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,120Median earnings 4 years after
$60,424Median earnings 5 years after
$45,732Median federal debt
197Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $50,602 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 $45,732, about 90% 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 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $50,809 | $30,695 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?
The median salary is $50,602 one year after graduation and $60,424 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $45,732.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.