Social Work master's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and master'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.
1North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro · Debt not reported$64,0092University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · Debt not reported$62,6113Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte · Debt not reported$61,4974East Carolina UniversityGreenville · Debt not reported$61,4615University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · Debt not reported$59,8536University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · Debt not reported$59,6097North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh · Debt not reported$59,5568University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · Debt not reported$59,1089Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · Debt not reported$58,91110North Carolina Central UniversityDurham · Debt not reported$57,082
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 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | $64,009 | Not available |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | $62,611 | Not available |
| 3 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte | $61,497 | Not available |
| 4 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $61,461 | Not available |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $59,853 | Not available |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $59,609 | Not available |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh | $59,556 | Not available |
| 8 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | $59,108 | Not available |
| 9 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $58,911 | Not available |
| 10 | North Carolina Central University | Durham | $57,082 | Not available |
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $55,192 | Not available |
| 12 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $54,939 | Not available |
| 13 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | $52,915 | 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 North Carolina
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,556 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. North Carolina A&T State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.