Social Work

Master's degree · University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN

CIP 44.07

$45,354Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,641Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$37,319Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Minnesota-Duluth earn a median of $45,354 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 $37,319, about 82% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
$59,377$39,933
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$57,667$41,000
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$57,499$27,558
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$56,823$41,000
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$55,463$23,636
Walden University
Minneapolis
$53,563$72,715
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth
$51,351$40,097

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth make?

The median salary is $45,354 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,319.

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