Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in social work earn 15% 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 Southern Connecticut State 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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| 53 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,475 | $56,608 | #90 | $32,913 |
| 54 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $59,465 | $53,537 | #199 | — |
| 55 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $59,449 | $56,583 | #92 | — |
| 56 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $59,438 | $53,513 | #200 | $33,862 |
| 57 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $59,425 | $56,560 | #95 | — |
| 58 | East Central University Ada, OK | $59,384 | $66,674 | #3 | — |
| 59 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $59,309 | $53,397 | #207 | $37,519 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Southern Connecticut State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,551 | $66,503 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Southern Connecticut State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,862 one year after graduating and $59,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for Southern Connecticut State 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.