Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA

CIP 44.07

$26,388Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,291Median earnings 4 years after
$45,263Median earnings 5 years after
$27,600Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $26,388 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 $27,600, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$33,596$27,000
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$29,703$30,000
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$29,703$30,000
Grambling State University
Grambling
$26,980$40,756
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$26,423$28,792

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University make?

The median salary is $26,388 one year after graduation and $45,263 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,600.

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