Social Work

Associate's degree · Palo Alto College · San Antonio, TX

CIP 44.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$33,154Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
0Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Social Work at Palo Alto College earn a median of $33,154. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,409 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,788–$51,126).

Social Work (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Austin Community College District
Austin
$34,003$12,705
South Texas College
McAllen
$18,336—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Palo Alto College make?

The median salary is $33,154 and $33,154 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.