Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Ashland University · Ashland, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,094Median earnings 4 years after
$52,674Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Ashland University earn a median of $47,094. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160).
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Capital University Columbus | $44,344 | $25,625 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $40,959 | $27,000 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton | $39,926 | $22,280 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $39,292 | $25,500 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $39,254 | $28,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $38,739 | $21,668 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark | $38,739 | $21,668 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion | $38,739 | $21,668 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield | $38,739 | $21,668 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima | $38,739 | $21,668 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $37,990 | $20,000 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $37,990 | $20,000 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $37,990 | $20,000 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $37,990 | $20,000 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $37,990 | $20,000 |
Other programs at Ashland University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,445 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$68,286 - HistoryMaster's degree
$65,004 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$61,863 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$61,708 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$58,580 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$56,141 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$55,734 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,407 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$55,365 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,880 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$52,813 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$50,812 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,262 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$45,224 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$44,455 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$42,172 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,814 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$35,709 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$34,223
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Ashland University make?
The median salary is $47,094 and $52,674 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.