Social Work at Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Quinnipiac University graduates in social work earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Quinnipiac University 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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| 41 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $71,521 | $71,942 | #29 | $57,299 |
| 42 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $71,402 | $68,204 | #62 | $57,499 |
| 43 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $71,388 | $67,659 | #69 | $51,066 |
| 44 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $71,091 | $64,005 | #129 | $58,000 |
| 45 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $70,744 | $67,334 | #73 | $55,878 |
| 46 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $70,622 | $64,957 | #114 | $65,650 |
| 47 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $70,614 | $75,088 | #13 | $49,137 |
Other Majors at Quinnipiac University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $144,160 | $115,260 | #19 of 92 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $140,822 | $142,595 | #39 of 216 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $121,741 | — | #2 of 16 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $115,669 | $110,733 | #10 of 14 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,384 | $77,487 | #242 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $100,421 | — | #40 of 159 |
| Biology | $94,066 | $61,503 | #6 of 57 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $93,639 | — | #7 of 82 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,998 | $70,958 | #30 of 211 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $80,508 | $60,845 | #10 of 20 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $73,963 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,220 | $56,367 | #123 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $63,241 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,725 | $51,985 | #177 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Quinnipiac University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,000 one year after graduating and $71,091 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Quinnipiac University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Quinnipiac University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Quinnipiac University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $54,800.
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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.