Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN
$38,324Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,798Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$38,020Median federal debt
140Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Purdue University Global earn a median of $38,324 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 $38,020, about 99% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $41,657 | $16,450 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $40,532 | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $39,695 | $14,000 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $39,094 | $21,500 |
| Indiana University-Northwest Gary | $38,652 | $25,000 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $37,812 | $18,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion | $36,722 | $29,688 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $36,722 | $29,688 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $36,399 | $26,393 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $36,294 | $23,781 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $36,126 | $18,258 |
| Indiana University-East Richmond | $32,748 | $13,250 |
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$84,133 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate
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$59,946 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
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$58,758
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Purdue University Global make?
The median salary is $38,324 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,020.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.