Social Work at Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Fresno Pacific University graduates in social work earn 20% 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 Fresno Pacific University 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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| 21 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $54,744 | #159 | — |
| 22 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $62,227 | $59,440 | #40 | $44,257 |
| 23 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $62,201 | $62,567 | #18 | $27,755 |
| 24 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $61,951 | $56,371 | #100 | $40,458 |
| 25 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $61,908 | $55,737 | #125 | $29,471 |
| 26 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $61,829 | $63,903 | #6 | — |
| 27 | Barry University Miami, FL | $61,820 | $65,799 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Fresno Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,178 | — | #50 of 966 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $88,542 | $70,403 | #8 of 27 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $74,265 | $55,616 | #56 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,983 | $55,365 | #344 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,778 | $44,869 | #78 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,005 | — | #39 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,338 | $33,727 | #30 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,695 | $26,810 | #370 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $51,756 | $32,957 | #46 of 172 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,624 | — | #356 of 610 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $51,475 | — | #8 of 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno Pacific University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,458 one year after graduating and $61,951 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno Pacific University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Fresno Pacific University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Fresno Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
← All data for Fresno Pacific University · 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.