Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,212Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,912Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Christopher Newport University earn a median of $48,212. 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 $24,912, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Longwood University Farmville | $41,160 | $25,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $38,828 | $27,000 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $38,559 | $19,250 |
| Radford University Radford | $38,272 | $24,994 |
| Mary Baldwin University Staunton | $37,537 | $31,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $34,088 | $22,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $31,687 | $17,990 |
| Virginia State University Petersburg | $28,527 | $28,281 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Christopher Newport University make?
The median salary is $48,212.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,912.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.