Social Work at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$50,735
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$50,735
Social Work
National Average
$53,812
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
49
Completers (IPEDS)
325
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,807
Median Debt
0.51
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$215/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$50,735
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 Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
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.