Social Work
Bachelor's degree · University of St Francis · Joliet, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,259Median earnings 4 years after
$50,385Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at University of St Francis earn a median of $56,259. 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 $23,000, about 41% 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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$94,853 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$91,422 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,104 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,811 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,571 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$71,317 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$66,085 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$59,586 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
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$50,600 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$47,909 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,735 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$45,323 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,864 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$43,793 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,474 - Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementBachelor's degree
$38,586
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from University of St Francis make?
The median salary is $56,259 and $50,385 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.