Social Work
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX
$51,213Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,890Median earnings 4 years after
$61,963Median earnings 5 years after
$29,913Median federal debt
658Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $51,213 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $29,913, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston | $55,656 | $39,264 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $55,185 | $30,722 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $53,515 | $37,719 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $53,166 | $25,650 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $52,502 | $50,494 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $52,422 | $20,015 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio | $51,744 | $53,897 |
| Baylor University Waco | $51,193 | $37,754 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $50,464 | — |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $47,994 | $22,727 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $47,793 | $20,500 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $46,829 | $22,585 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $46,589 | $23,906 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $46,546 | $20,500 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene | $42,977 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington make?
The median salary is $51,213 one year after graduation and $61,963 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,913.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.