Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Nebraska Wesleyan University · Lincoln, NE

CIP 44.07

$40,080Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,785Median earnings 4 years after
$49,893Median earnings 5 years after
$24,125Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University earn a median of $40,080 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 $24,125, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$39,218$19,000
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$37,404$16,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University make?

The median salary is $40,080 one year after graduation and $49,893 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,125.

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