Social Work at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama 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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| 290 | Hope College Holland, MI | $49,587 | $52,284 | #258 | $37,270 |
| 291 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $49,572 | $52,901 | #229 | $34,583 |
| 292 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $49,567 | $57,391 | #74 | $42,250 |
| 293 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,561 | $56,256 | #104 | $31,462 |
| 294 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $49,555 | $53,163 | #214 | — |
| 295 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,542 | $52,112 | #259 | $37,303 |
| 296 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,513 | $50,340 | #325 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at The University of Alabama
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,687 | $54,926 | $30,750 |
Other Majors at The University of Alabama by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,462 one year after graduating and $49,561 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #293 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,072.
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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.