Social Work at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Master's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
California State University-Monterey Bay graduates in social work earn 47% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Monterey Bay 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 |
Other Majors at California State University-Monterey Bay by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,179 | $87,863 | #196 of 861 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $104,220 | $89,180 | #4 of 82 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $84,012 | — |
| Education | $80,296 | $68,140 | #22 of 214 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $73,905 | — | #6 of 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Monterey Bay social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,186 one year after graduating and $95,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Monterey Bay rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Monterey Bay ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Monterey Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 47% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.