Social Work at Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$56,222
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$56,222
Social Work
National Average
$53,812
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,009
All programs at Chicago State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
24
Completers (IPEDS)
325
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$66,359
Median Debt
1.18
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$553/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$56,222
Median Earnings
Social Work at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | $91,003 | — |
| California State University-East Bay | $78,282 | $35,394 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $77,415 | $53,583 |
| San Francisco State University | $76,789 | $23,688 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $75,070 | $38,800 |
| Loma Linda University | $74,743 | $61,500 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $74,287 | $29,958 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $73,856 | $33,556 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $73,124 | $30,414 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $72,624 | $25,500 |
Other Programs at Chicago State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,114 | $191,403 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,928 | $34,060 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $73,404 | $61,462 |
| Social Work (current) | $56,222 | $66,359 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $54,274 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,879 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,005 | $37,279 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,591 | $30,497 |
| Biology, General | $43,524 | $25,708 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,025 | $28,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.