Social Work

Doctoral degree · University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 44.07

$74,310Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,830Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$65,830Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Social Work at University of St Thomas earn a median of $74,310 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,685–$127,916). Median debt is $65,830, about 89% of first-year earnings.

Social Work (Doctoral degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$83,189$102,480
Capella University
Minneapolis
$80,985$91,930

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of St Thomas make?

The median salary is $74,310 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $65,830.

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