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Social Work bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 27 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

27Programs reporting earnings

$50,754Median year-4 earnings

$26,631Median federal debt

27Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · $24,000 federal debt$65,536 2The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $21,506 federal debt$59,850 3Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $29,875 federal debt$58,441 4Baylor UniversityWaco · $23,198 federal debt$58,293 5Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen · $26,631 federal debt$58,052 6Saint Edward's UniversityAustin · $27,000 federal debt$56,637 7University of Houston-DowntownHouston · $24,186 federal debt$54,784 8The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso · $15,500 federal debt$53,995 9Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene · $25,000 federal debt$53,877 10Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $21,500 federal debt$52,766

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $76,520
Middle 50% wage range: $61,490–$98,080
State employment: 13,460
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,300–$123,580

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $55,680
Middle 50% wage range: $46,330–$63,870
State employment: 21,670
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $37,230–$73,670

21-1029Social Workers, All Other

State median wage: $84,240
Middle 50% wage range: $49,610–$115,210
State employment: 2,880
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 5,800

10th–90th percentile: $40,350–$134,450

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $83,440
Middle 50% wage range: $70,090–$104,270
State employment: 90
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $40,340–$135,490

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $69,990
Middle 50% wage range: $52,950–$80,910
State employment: 10,880
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $40,210–$98,150

21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State median wage: $46,630
Middle 50% wage range: $41,080–$57,320
State employment: 8,220
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $36,870–$79,210

21-1019Counselors, All Other

State median wage: $54,450
Middle 50% wage range: $44,080–$65,490
State employment: 2,550
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $30,990–$77,870

21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

State median wage: $52,880
Middle 50% wage range: $48,100–$63,150
State employment: 8,100
Projected growth: +3.0%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $46,020–$74,290

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	$65,536	$24,000
2	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$59,850	$21,506
3	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	$58,441	$29,875
4	Baylor University	Waco	$58,293	$23,198
5	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	Killeen	$58,052	$26,631
6	Saint Edward's University	Austin	$56,637	$27,000
7	University of Houston-Downtown	Houston	$54,784	$24,186
8	The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	$53,995	$15,500
9	Abilene Christian University	Abilene	$53,877	$25,000
10	Texas State University	San Marcos	$52,766	$21,500
11	East Texas A&M University	Commerce	$52,013	$25,313
12	Our Lady of the Lake University	San Antonio	$51,943	$27,250
13	Midwestern State University	Wichita Falls	$51,901	$35,135
14	Stephen F Austin State University	Nacogdoches	$50,754	$30,543
15	Angelo State University	San Angelo	$50,651	$27,178
16	University of North Texas	Denton	$50,579	$22,500
17	Lamar University	Beaumont	$50,453	$32,705
18	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$50,388	$21,546
19	Tarleton State University	Stephenville	$50,275	$28,836
20	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg	$50,073	$16,526
21	Texas Southern University	Houston	$49,871	$38,162
22	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Belton	$49,816	$27,296
23	University of Houston-Clear Lake	Houston	$49,513	$31,578
24	Lubbock Christian University	Lubbock	$49,193	$36,750
25	Texas Woman's University	Denton	$45,761	$24,000
26	Prairie View A&M University	Prairie View	$45,742	$31,750
27	West Texas A&M University	Canyon	$44,174	$26,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Work in Texas

What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 27 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,754 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,631 among the 27 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Texas Christian University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.