Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,275
79th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
109
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Spring Arbor University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Spring Arbor University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Spring Arbor University$56,275
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$53,431$57,376
Eastern Michigan University$52,900$57,695
Ferris State University$51,796$59,534
Saginaw Valley State University$51,511
Michigan State University$51,191$52,570
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$17,228$53,431
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$52,900
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$51,796
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$12,240$51,511
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$51,191

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 Spring Arbor University, approximately 26% 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.