Social Work at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in social work earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico 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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| 86 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $57,253 | $57,590 | #70 | — |
| 87 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $57,224 | $50,221 | #328 | $32,989 |
| 88 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $57,159 | $59,477 | #39 | $46,384 |
| 89 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $57,146 | $51,999 | #263 | $36,840 |
| 90 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $56,961 | $60,059 | #36 | $38,503 |
| 91 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $56,937 | $56,596 | #91 | $33,413 |
| 92 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $56,917 | $55,921 | #117 | $36,815 |
Other Social Work Credentials at California State University-Chico
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,661 | $72,273 | $18,968 |
Other Majors at California State University-Chico by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,840 one year after graduating and $57,146 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,829.
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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.