Best master’s of social work programs in Louisiana

Three years after completing their degree, master's in social work graduates earn a weighted average salary of $48,475.  Our MSW rankings cover 247 out of the 286 programs available, accounting for 94.4% of total conferrals. We are unable to include schools for which there are insufficient earnings and/or debt data.  

For more information on how we determine the best MSW programs, please visit our methodology page.  

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#1 in Louisiana | #171 in Social Work nationally
Economic score: 0.96

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $44,289

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $1,931

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $40,945

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.92

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

#2 in Louisiana | #192 in Social Work nationally
Economic score: 1.06

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $40,875

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $2,336

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.00

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

#3 in Louisiana | #236 in Social Work nationally

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score: 1.51

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $47,402

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $2,694

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $67,917

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.43

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

#4 in Louisiana | #237 in Social Work nationally

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana

Economic score: 1.57

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $40,892

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $6,445

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $55,337

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.35

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in social work in Louisiana?

Years

1.1 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in social work is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.1 years.

How much do graduates with master's degree in social work earn in Louisiana?

Salary

$44,428

The median master's degree in social work graduate earns $44,428 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in social work cost in Louisiana?

Net cost

$24,273

The average annual cost of a master's degree in social work is $24,273. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.