Social Work
Master's degree · Johnson C Smith University · Charlotte, NC
$48,343Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,497Median earnings 4 years after
$56,861Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Johnson C Smith University earn a median of $48,343 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $41,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University Greenville | $51,150 | $29,026 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $49,662 | $42,252 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $48,198 | $30,246 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $47,557 | $25,603 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $47,504 | $19,513 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $47,280 | $25,807 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $47,275 | $25,053 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $46,981 | $29,440 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $46,563 | $27,260 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $46,470 | $44,062 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $43,986 | $30,825 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $43,107 | $32,182 |
Other programs at Johnson C Smith University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$37,906 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$33,847 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$32,751 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$29,678 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,621 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,675 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,090 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,952 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$36,337
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Johnson C Smith University make?
The median salary is $48,343 one year after graduation and $56,861 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.