Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Bluffton University · Bluffton, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,073Median earnings 4 years after
$46,835Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Bluffton University earn a median of $39,034. 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 Bluffton University
- Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
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$41,608 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$28,602 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$41,602 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$33,873 - Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$47,378 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,742 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$68,178 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$62,315
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Bluffton University make?
The median salary is $39,034 and $46,835 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.