Social Work

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

CIP 44.07

$36,220Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,494Median earnings 4 years after
$45,928Median earnings 5 years after
$31,250Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at University of Memphis earn a median of $36,220 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 $31,250, about 86% of first-year earnings.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Union University
Jackson
$38,056$26,647
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$37,730$22,750
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$35,574$19,750
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$34,384$25,000
King University
Bristol
$34,380$24,250
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$34,240$23,804
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$32,514$20,000
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$30,204$21,000
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$29,449$26,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$27,923$17,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $36,220 one year after graduation and $45,928 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,250.

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