Social Work

Master's degree · Clarke University · Dubuque, IA

CIP 44.07

$46,552Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,897Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$35,850Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Clarke University earn a median of $46,552 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 $35,850, about 77% of first-year earnings.

Social Work (Master's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$52,302$25,795
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$49,761$43,291
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$47,344$43,492

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Clarke University make?

The median salary is $46,552 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,850.

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