Social Work at California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · Master's Degree · about 138 graduates a year
California Baptist University graduates in social work earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Baptist 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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| 29 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $73,829 | $67,180 | #75 | $61,298 |
| 30 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $73,580 | $76,368 | #10 | $57,522 |
| 31 | New York University New York, NY | $72,690 | $69,186 | #43 | $57,712 |
| 32 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $72,590 | $66,052 | #88 | $62,331 |
| 33 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $72,577 | $75,192 | #12 | $61,532 |
| 34 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $72,273 | $65,764 | #98 | $62,661 |
| 35 | Boston University Boston, MA | $72,136 | $63,523 | #143 | $57,991 |
Other Majors at California Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $134,166 | $115,491 | #87 of 432 |
| Public Administration | $98,056 | $79,952 | #23 of 243 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $97,691 | $78,992 | #2 of 243 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $93,839 | $95,454 | #191 of 216 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $89,265 | $65,547 | #9 of 29 |
| Business/Commerce | $89,018 | $69,407 | #55 of 75 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,685 | $70,836 | #529 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,760 | — | #264 of 349 |
| Education | $83,297 | $67,260 | #19 of 214 |
| Architecture | $81,768 | — | #8 of 50 |
| Public Health | $78,489 | $57,567 | #110 of 201 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $73,825 | $47,801 | #32 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,787 | $55,299 | #109 of 322 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,926 | $45,804 | #30 of 165 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $62,436 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Baptist University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,331 one year after graduating and $72,590 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Baptist University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California Baptist University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,667.
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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.