Social Work at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree · about 649 graduates a year
University of Southern California 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 170% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 |
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| 26 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $75,783 | $66,735 | #82 | $62,207 |
| 27 | Howard University Washington, DC | $75,734 | $66,363 | #85 | $57,362 |
| 28 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $74,253 | $67,565 | #70 | $60,219 |
| 29 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $73,829 | $67,180 | #75 | $61,298 |
| 30 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $73,580 | $76,368 | #10 | $57,522 |
| 31 | New York University New York, NY | $72,690 | $69,186 | #43 | $57,712 |
| 32 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $72,590 | $66,052 | #88 | $62,331 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Southern California
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $95,093 | $113,125 | $116,557 |
Other Majors at University of Southern California by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,298 one year after graduating and $73,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Southern California ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $125,849.
← All data for University of Southern California · 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.