Social Work at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in social work earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 108 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $56,123 | $55,140 | #145 | $44,133 |
| 109 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $56,092 | $57,046 | #84 | $40,836 |
| 110 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $56,058 | $50,470 | #316 | $33,033 |
| 111 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $56,038 | $50,991 | #299 | $31,986 |
| 112 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $56,001 | $58,019 | #61 | $49,695 |
| 113 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $55,942 | $63,343 | #9 | $34,852 |
| 114 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $55,923 | $59,523 | #38 | $41,626 |
Other Social Work Credentials at California State University-Fresno
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,873 | $80,905 | $23,688 |
Other Majors at California State University-Fresno by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,986 one year after graduating and $56,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #299 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,345.
← All data for California State University-Fresno · Methodology
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.