Social Work at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in social work earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 389 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,855 | $47,907 | #370 | $32,514 |
| 390 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $43,795 | $45,337 | #394 | — |
| 391 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $43,675 | $46,869 | #380 | — |
| 392 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $43,661 | $49,559 | #342 | $34,792 |
| 393 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $43,571 | $52,865 | #234 | $31,190 |
| 394 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $43,470 | $46,635 | #382 | $32,748 |
| 395 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $43,388 | $49,249 | #349 | $32,262 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Alabama State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,048 | $49,696 | — |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,792 one year after graduating and $43,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Alabama State University ranks #392 by median pay four years after graduation, and #342 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,188.
← All data for Alabama State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.