Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania Western University · California, PA
$39,192Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,436Median earnings 4 years after
$46,697Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $39,192 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 $23,250, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $40,836 | $22,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $39,055 | $26,000 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $37,453 | $28,454 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $37,206 | $25,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $37,135 | $25,500 |
| Eastern University Saint Davids | $36,308 | $26,750 |
| Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne | $36,289 | $26,562 |
| Lancaster Bible College Lancaster | $35,235 | $21,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg | $34,818 | $27,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $33,958 | $25,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $33,119 | $24,534 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $32,316 | $25,142 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $32,208 | $22,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Pennsylvania Western University make?
The median salary is $39,192 one year after graduation and $46,697 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.