Social Work at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in social work earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento 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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| 73 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $58,371 | $51,231 | #289 | $31,210 |
| 74 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $58,308 | $53,707 | #195 | $37,395 |
| 75 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $58,293 | $59,267 | #43 | — |
| 76 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $58,280 | $53,031 | #217 | $37,290 |
| 77 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $58,097 | $52,862 | #235 | $27,080 |
| 78 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $58,052 | $59,022 | #45 | $35,345 |
| 79 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $58,037 | $61,193 | #27 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at California State University-Sacramento
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,967 | $84,100 | $33,556 |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,290 one year after graduating and $58,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.