Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH
$35,869Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,571Median earnings 4 years after
$42,429Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
63Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Cleveland State University earn a median of $35,869 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 $25,000, about 70% of first-year earnings.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Cleveland State University make?
The median salary is $35,869 one year after graduation and $42,429 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.