Social Work at Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Samford University graduates in social work earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Samford University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 252 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $55,624 | $60,763 | #210 | $46,667 |
| 253 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $55,566 | $57,522 | #259 | $44,044 |
| 254 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $55,285 | $62,599 | #165 | $47,684 |
| 255 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $55,271 | $62,737 | #161 | $44,603 |
| 256 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $55,212 | $62,517 | #168 | $45,945 |
| 257 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $55,192 | $59,229 | #231 | $47,275 |
| 258 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $55,119 | $63,804 | #138 | $44,468 |
Other Majors at Samford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $127,084 | $156,772 | #134 of 432 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $122,699 | — | #11 of 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $119,341 | $61,019 | #172 of 861 |
| Public Health | $92,506 | $57,501 | #37 of 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,202 | $63,075 | #196 of 349 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $85,180 | $74,311 | #15 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,341 | $58,075 | #336 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,010 | $47,835 | #219 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,714 | $47,683 | #279 of 380 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $50,016 | $37,532 | #83 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Samford University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,603 one year after graduating and $55,271 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Samford University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Samford University ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Samford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $46,834.
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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.