Social Work at Southern University Law Center
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southern University Law Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southern University Law Center graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all social work bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Social Work bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Law Center | $29,703 | — | $31,117* | — |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $33,596 | $39,137 | $28,875* | 0.86 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $29,703 | $38,183 | $32,634* | 1.10 |
| Grambling State University | $26,980 | $33,322 | $49,736* | 1.84 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $26,423 | — | $29,600* | 1.12 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $26,388 | $41,771 | $29,072* | 1.10 |
| National Median | $37,296 | — | $26,362* | 0.71 |
Other Social Work Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches | $8,864 | $33,596 | $28,875 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | $9,940 | $29,703 | $32,634 |
| Grambling State University Grambling | $7,683 | $26,980 | $49,736 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | $9,190 | $26,423 | $29,600 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $8,373 | $26,388 | $29,072 |
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). 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.