Social Work bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 22 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Madonna UniversityLivonia · $25,597 federal debt$58,0372Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $26,169 federal debt$57,3213Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center · $31,000 federal debt$56,9614Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $28,012 federal debt$56,1525Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $28,250 federal debt$55,7546Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $27,000 federal debt$55,6007Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette · $24,301 federal debt$54,8368Adrian CollegeAdrian · $27,000 federal debt$54,2779Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · $27,500 federal debt$53,35110Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $27,000 federal debt$53,279
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $85,500
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,190–$102,090
- State employment
- 6,320
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $59,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,740–$75,380
- State employment
- 15,760
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,940–$106,340
- State employment
- 610
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $67,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,150–$79,310
- State employment
- 4,860
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $62,140
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,860–$91,850
- State employment
- 1,700
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $60,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,140–$74,350
- State employment
- 4,620
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $79,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,710–$83,180
- State employment
- 2,190
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $52,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,750–$64,710
- State employment
- 590
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madonna University | Livonia | $58,037 | $25,597 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $57,321 | $26,169 |
| 3 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | $56,961 | $31,000 |
| 4 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $56,152 | $28,012 |
| 5 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $55,754 | $28,250 |
| 6 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $55,600 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette | $54,836 | $24,301 |
| 8 | Adrian College | Adrian | $54,277 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids | $53,351 | $27,500 |
| 10 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $53,279 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $52,962 | $31,111 |
| 12 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | $52,568 | $25,000 |
| 13 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $50,690 | $27,000 |
| 14 | Davenport University | Grand Rapids | $50,627 | Not available |
| 15 | Siena Heights University | Adrian | $50,593 | Not available |
| 16 | University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | $50,535 | $52,651 |
| 17 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $49,850 | $27,000 |
| 18 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids | $49,811 | $27,000 |
| 19 | Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | $49,642 | $29,893 |
| 20 | Hope College | Holland | $49,587 | $26,670 |
| 21 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | $49,165 | $38,000 |
| 22 | Kuyper College | Grand Rapids | $35,472 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in Michigan
What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 22 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,568 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 19 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Madonna University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.