Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,271
34th percentile (40th in IL)
Sample Size
31
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Lewis University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lewis University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lewis University$49,271
Dominican University$52,605$54,752
University of Chicago$52,551$61,154
Governors State University$52,231$51,516
Loyola University Chicago$51,834$56,126
University of Illinois Chicago$51,727$55,341
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dominican University
River Forest
$37,844$52,605
University of Chicago
Chicago
$66,939$52,551
Governors State University
University Park
$11,320$52,231
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$51,716$51,834
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$51,727

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lewis University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.