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Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana · See Social Work nationally

Poor return
$-13,691 over 10 years

For graduates of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans.

On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.

12.3 yrs
Break-even
-19%
10-year ROI
$51,049
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Social WorkCertificate$51,049$41,000-19%Poor return
Social WorkAssociate's$51,189$32,000+50%Break-even
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Social Work at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Certificate$88,174$29,958+1,512%Strong return
2California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Certificate$78,867+1,398%Strong return
3CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
Certificate$71,468$29,986+1,025%Strong return
4CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Certificate$73,624$41,000+965%Strong return
5San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Certificate$102,199+939%Strong return
6California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Certificate$77,306$37,400+913%Strong return
7California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA
Certificate$94,698$35,394+890%Strong return
8California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Certificate$79,777$23,688+849%Strong return
9California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
Certificate$80,032$35,500+842%Strong return
10California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Certificate$78,871$31,100+802%Strong return

Other majors at Southern University at New Orleans

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Social WorkAssociate's$51,189$32,000+50%Break-even
Social WorkCertificate$51,049$41,000-19%Poor return
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate$49,338$48,318-44%Poor return
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's$42,551$28,864-161%Poor return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's$35,327$29,808-339%Poor return
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's$35,456$28,125-339%Poor return

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.