Social Work at University of California-Berkeley

First Professional Degree

Location: Berkeley, CA•In-State Tuition: $14,850•Out-of-State Tuition: $45,627•Admission Rate: 12%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,268
95th percentile
Sample Size
124
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Berkeley graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Berkeley graduates earn $72k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all social work professional 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 California

Social Work professional's programs at peer institutions in California

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Berkeley$72,268$78,204——
National Median$59,489———

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 University of California-Berkeley, approximately 27% 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.