Social Work
Graduate certificate · Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NM
$54,127Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$38,204Median federal debt
56Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Social Work at Western New Mexico University earn a median of $54,127 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,362 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,528–$84,895). Median debt is $38,204, about 71% of first-year earnings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Western New Mexico University make?
The median salary is $54,127 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,204.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.