Social Work at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn 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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| 263 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,275 | $51,115 | #294 | $38,506 |
| 264 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,246 | $53,905 | #191 | $41,657 |
| 265 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $50,169 | $51,852 | #271 | $37,404 |
| 266 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,156 | $56,931 | #86 | — |
| 267 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $50,130 | $59,307 | #42 | $34,344 |
| 268 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $50,122 | $52,035 | #261 | $37,908 |
| 269 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $50,073 | $50,910 | #301 | $30,436 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Auburn University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,371 | — | — |
Other Majors at Auburn University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,156 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Auburn University ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.