Social Work

Master's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 44.07

$49,761Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,268Median earnings 4 years after
$60,458Median earnings 5 years after
$43,291Median federal debt
138Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Iowa earn a median of $49,761 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 $43,291, about 87% 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
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$47,344$43,492
Clarke University
Dubuque
$46,552$35,850

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $49,761 one year after graduation and $60,458 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $43,291.

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