Social Work

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 44.07

$35,485Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,209Median earnings 4 years after
$48,322Median earnings 5 years after
$17,423Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $35,485 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 $17,423, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $35,485 one year after graduation and $48,322 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,423.

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