Social Work bachelor's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in North Carolina
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $26,000 federal debt$54,6662North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh · $20,791 federal debt$53,2093Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem · $28,537 federal debt$53,0284University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · $27,000 federal debt$52,3445Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill · $29,133 federal debt$51,0536Appalachian State UniversityBoone · $22,184 federal debt$51,0127Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · $25,857 federal debt$50,0258North Carolina Central UniversityDurham · $31,000 federal debt$49,8569University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · $22,361 federal debt$47,58710North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro · $30,000 federal debt$47,072
CAREER CONTEXT IN NC
What related occupations pay in North Carolina
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
- $79,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,760–$99,770
- State employment
- 4,970
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $59,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,010–$68,120
- State employment
- 13,010
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $68,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,910–$81,330
- State employment
- 580
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $63,490
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,470–$101,070
- State employment
- 1,670
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $63,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,000–$77,160
- State employment
- 5,120
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $58,210
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,150–$67,460
- State employment
- 3,690
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $62,220
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,510–$66,270
- State employment
- 3,310
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1019Counselors, All Other
- State median wage
- $52,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $43,470–$57,150
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $54,666 | $26,000 |
| 2 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh | $53,209 | $20,791 |
| 3 | Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem | $53,028 | $28,537 |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $52,344 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Mars Hill University | Mars Hill | $51,053 | $29,133 |
| 6 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $51,012 | $22,184 |
| 7 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $50,025 | $25,857 |
| 8 | North Carolina Central University | Durham | $49,856 | $31,000 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | $47,587 | $22,361 |
| 10 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | $47,072 | $30,000 |
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $47,050 | $24,750 |
| 12 | Shaw University | Raleigh | $46,981 | $38,000 |
| 13 | Livingstone College | Salisbury | $46,945 | Not available |
| 14 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | $46,119 | $32,500 |
| 15 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City | $45,224 | $25,467 |
| 16 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $44,592 | $26,000 |
| 17 | Campbell University | Buies Creek | $43,675 | $26,000 |
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 North Carolina
What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 17 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,587 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 16 programs reporting federal debt.
Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. East Carolina University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.