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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$6,686
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,361
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capella University | MN | +$352,984 | $64,055 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Illinois Chicago
Grad rate: 60.9% |
IL | +$4,768 | $47,638 | $26,998 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Grad rate: 73.0% |
TN | -$185,972 | $39,233 | $32,658 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 88.2% |
LA | -$198,524 | $48,826 | $83,761 | 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.