Best Social Work Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$90,909
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,369
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Washington University
Grad rate: 48.4% |
WA | +$103,908 | $48,334 | $22,772 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Community College of Philadelphia
Grad rate: 17.7% |
PA | -$126,510 | $36,628 | $19,070 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
KY | -$250,125 | $30,607 | $22,265 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Social Work Degrees by State
Browse Social Work programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.