Social Work

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE

CIP 44.07

$39,218Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,203Median earnings 4 years after
$41,982Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at University of Nebraska at Kearney earn a median of $39,218 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 $19,000, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
$40,080$24,125
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$37,404$16,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney make?

The median salary is $39,218 one year after graduation and $41,982 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

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