Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO
$32,224Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,260Median earnings 4 years after
$45,728Median earnings 5 years after
$24,310Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $32,224 one year after completing the program. 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 $24,310, about 75% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $39,295 | $23,854 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $38,236 | $20,073 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis | $35,862 | $24,125 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $35,544 | $22,974 |
| Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph | $33,532 | $27,000 |
| Lincoln University Jefferson City | $32,951 | $31,000 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout | $32,701 | — |
| Missouri Southern State University Joplin | $27,936 | $21,234 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Southeast Missouri State University make?
The median salary is $32,224 one year after graduation and $45,728 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,310.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.