Social Work
Master's degree · North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC
$46,470Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,082Median earnings 4 years after
$54,375Median earnings 5 years after
$44,062Median federal debt
69Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at North Carolina Central University earn a median of $46,470 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 $44,062, about 95% 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 |
| Johnson C Smith University Charlotte | $48,343 | $41,000 |
| 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 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $43,986 | $30,825 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $43,107 | $32,182 |
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$35,978
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from North Carolina Central University make?
The median salary is $46,470 one year after graduation and $54,375 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $44,062.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.