Social Work

Doctoral degree · University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 44.07

$95,259Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$101,907Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Social Work at University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $95,259 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,685–$127,916).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Pennsylvania make?

The median salary is $95,259 one year after graduation.

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