Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,709Median earnings 4 years after
$51,189Median earnings 5 years after
$32,000Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans earn a median of $49,709. 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 $32,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $26,388 | $27,600 |
Other programs at Southern University at New Orleans
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$46,179 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$44,468 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,173 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$33,687 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$33,494 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$25,777 - Education, GeneralBachelor's degree
— - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$44,350 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,139 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,788
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Southern University at New Orleans make?
The median salary is $49,709 and $51,189 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.