Social Work

Master's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 44.07

$53,431Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,788Median earnings 4 years after
$64,619Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
383Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $53,431 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 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$56,275$20,500
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$52,900$45,844
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$51,796$24,600
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$51,511$32,837
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$51,191$53,886
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$50,907$46,387
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$50,344$41,693
Wayne State University
Detroit
$50,133$39,500
Madonna University
Livonia
$49,774$25,500
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
$45,360$61,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $53,431 one year after graduation and $64,619 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.