Social Work at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 279 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in social work earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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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| 48 | New York University New York, NY | $59,593 | $56,720 | #89 | $26,837 |
| 49 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $59,559 | $54,782 | #155 | — |
| 50 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $59,551 | $56,440 | #97 | $38,338 |
| 51 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,545 | $54,182 | #177 | $37,477 |
| 52 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $52,405 | #255 | $41,187 |
| 53 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,475 | $56,608 | #90 | $32,913 |
| 54 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $59,465 | $53,537 | #199 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at California State University-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,869 | $78,135 | $29,958 |
Other Majors at California State University-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,477 one year after graduating and $59,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.