Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Madonna University · Livonia, MI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,037Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,148Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Madonna University earn a median of $58,037. 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 $18,148, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $40,371 | $29,818 |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $39,774 | $23,000 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor | $39,071 | $27,000 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $38,870 | $24,915 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $38,517 | $27,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $38,503 | $29,750 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $38,446 | $25,000 |
| Hope College Holland | $37,270 | $26,670 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $37,233 | $25,216 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $37,205 | $26,000 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette | $36,513 | $23,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $35,800 | $27,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $34,089 | $24,432 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids | $31,584 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Madonna University make?
The median salary is $58,037.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,148.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.