Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Texas Southern University · Houston, TX
$42,333Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,871Median earnings 4 years after
$52,740Median earnings 5 years after
$29,500Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Texas Southern University earn a median of $42,333 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 $29,500, about 70% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $40,667 | $30,869 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $40,340 | $21,070 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | $39,215 | $29,875 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $38,771 | $26,406 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $38,660 | $21,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $38,506 | $22,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio | $38,209 | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $38,174 | $18,000 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $37,865 | $16,236 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $37,593 | $31,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $37,437 | $19,125 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $37,365 | $21,948 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $36,628 | $24,375 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $36,167 | $19,500 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $35,345 | $22,843 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Texas Southern University make?
The median salary is $42,333 one year after graduation and $52,740 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.