Social Work at La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
La Sierra University graduates in social work earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How La Sierra 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 | — |
Other Majors at La Sierra University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,153 | — | #733 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,939 | $35,477 | #905 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,711 | $25,899 | #227 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,902 | $34,885 | #366 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,085 | — | #275 of 476 |
| Psychology | $49,265 | — | #582 of 1027 |
| Marketing | $48,040 | — | #501 of 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do La Sierra University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,213 one year after graduating and $69,244 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does La Sierra University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, La Sierra University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at La Sierra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,167.
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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.