Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Carthage College · Kenosha, WI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,975Median earnings 4 years after
$52,577Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Carthage College earn a median of $54,975. 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 $25,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Viterbo University La Crosse | $46,384 | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $45,870 | $22,632 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $44,135 | $19,168 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $43,948 | $22,892 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior | $42,487 | $23,611 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $41,582 | $23,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $40,562 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $40,188 | $25,750 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $37,952 | $21,500 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee | $37,494 | $19,500 |
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$28,727
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Carthage College make?
The median salary is $54,975 and $52,577 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.