Social Work

Master's degree · Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA

CIP 44.07

$48,116Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,370Median earnings 4 years after
$46,463Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
290Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $48,116 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 $41,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$46,565$69,307
Grambling State University
Grambling
$44,697$53,248
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans
$44,468$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make?

The median salary is $48,116 one year after graduation and $46,463 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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