Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Murray State University · Murray, KY
$31,692Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,165Median earnings 4 years after
$39,311Median earnings 5 years after
$23,500Median federal debt
55Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Murray State University earn a median of $31,692 one year after completing the program. 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 $23,500, about 74% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Brescia University Owensboro | $37,841 | $35,500 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $37,037 | $24,412 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $36,312 | $22,500 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $35,300 | $23,250 |
| University of Louisville Louisville | $35,257 | $20,500 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville | $34,852 | $17,850 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | $34,748 | $21,827 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $33,575 | $28,284 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Murray State University make?
The median salary is $31,692 one year after graduation and $39,311 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.