Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Elizabeth City State University · Elizabeth City, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,224Median earnings 4 years after
$44,978Median earnings 5 years after
$21,421Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Elizabeth City State University earn a median of $45,224. 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 $21,421, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill University Mars Hill | $41,643 | $26,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $38,380 | $19,500 |
| Barton College Wilson | $38,312 | $27,000 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $36,727 | $24,818 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $35,745 | $25,276 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $35,485 | $17,423 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $32,725 | $20,750 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $31,695 | $26,877 |
| Shaw University Raleigh | $31,138 | $29,836 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $30,615 | $28,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $30,509 | $25,000 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $29,726 | $29,195 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $29,617 | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $28,425 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $27,508 | $26,000 |
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$26,860
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Elizabeth City State University make?
The median salary is $45,224 and $44,978 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,421.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.