Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates in social work earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Metropolitan State University of Denver 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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| 112 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $56,001 | $58,019 | #61 | $49,695 |
| 113 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $55,942 | $63,343 | #9 | $34,852 |
| 114 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $55,923 | $59,523 | #38 | $41,626 |
| 115 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $55,915 | $52,291 | #257 | $44,015 |
| 116 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $55,801 | $52,886 | #230 | $42,754 |
| 117 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,754 | $58,786 | #47 | $38,446 |
| 118 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $55,743 | $53,246 | #213 | $45,371 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Metropolitan State University of Denver
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,748 | $66,816 | $38,640 |
Other Majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Metropolitan State University of Denver social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,015 one year after graduating and $55,915 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Metropolitan State University of Denver rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Metropolitan State University of Denver ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Metropolitan State University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,917.
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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.
