Social Work at Angelo State University

Angelo State's social work program posts earnings that beat both the national median ($38,771 vs. $37,296) and edge out the state average as well. At the 60th percentile among Texas social work programs, it's solidly middle-of-the-pack in a state with 35 options—earning less than the top tier schools like Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, but more than many others. The 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable for a helping profession, with graduates carrying slightly more debt than the state median but seeing consistent income growth over the first four years.

The challenge here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. That said, social work earnings tend to be relatively stable across institutions, and Angelo State's accessible admission profile (79% acceptance rate) suggests they're serving a broad student population without saddling them with excessive debt.

For a family seeking an in-state social work degree, this represents a reasonable option that performs roughly where you'd expect for a regional public university. The earnings aren't dramatically higher than alternatives, but the debt load is contained and growth is steady. If your child is drawn to Angelo State for location or fit reasons, the financial picture shouldn't discourage you—just recognize they're unlikely to out-earn peers from Texas's top social work programs.