Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,206Median earnings 4 years after
$56,302Median earnings 5 years after
$19,589Median federal debt
56Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $59,206. 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 $19,589, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Loyola University Chicago make?
The median salary is $59,206 and $56,302 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,589.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.