Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI
$37,494Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,374Median earnings 3 years after
$51,997Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Marquette University earn a median of $37,494 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 $19,500, about 52% of first-year earnings.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Marquette University make?
The median salary is $37,494 one year after graduation and $51,997 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.