Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Capital University · Columbus, OH
$44,344Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,078Median earnings 4 years after
$47,490Median earnings 5 years after
$25,625Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Capital University earn a median of $44,344 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 $25,625, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $37,990 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Capital University make?
The median salary is $44,344 one year after graduation and $47,490 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.