Social Work at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Master's Degree · about 104 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in social work earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fullerton 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 |
| 11 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $81,476 | $74,138 | #16 | $67,479 |
| 12 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $81,397 | $74,066 | #18 | $64,167 |
| 13 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $80,905 | $73,618 | #19 | $64,873 |
| 14 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $80,685 | $73,418 | #20 | $65,606 |
| 15 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $78,813 | $71,715 | #30 | $61,978 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,167 one year after graduating and $81,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,100.
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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.