Social Work at Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Minnesota State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Minnesota State University graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all social work bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Social Work bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $46,368 | $44,189 | $27,000* | — |
| Metropolitan State University | $47,637 | $47,860 | $29,615* | 0.62 |
| Bemidji State University | $47,192 | $48,772 | $27,000* | 0.57 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $45,371 | $48,482 | $37,059* | 0.82 |
| Bethel University | $45,259 | $45,919 | $25,000* | 0.55 |
| St Olaf College | $45,146 | — | $27,000* | 0.60 |
| National Median | $37,296 | — | $26,362* | 0.71 |
Other Social Work Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $9,780 | $47,637 | $29,615 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $10,164 | $47,192 | $27,000 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth | $40,454 | $45,371 | $37,059 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $42,930 | $45,259 | $25,000 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $56,970 | $45,146 | $27,000 |
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 Southwest Minnesota State University, approximately 11% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.