Social Work at University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Saint Joseph 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 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Saint Joseph 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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| 51 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,545 | $54,182 | #177 | $37,477 |
| 52 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $52,405 | #255 | $41,187 |
| 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 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Saint Joseph
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,801 | $68,123 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at University of Saint Joseph by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,587 | $86,555 | #359 of 966 |
| Public Health | $52,827 | — | #143 of 215 |
| Psychology | $49,532 | — | #558 of 1027 |
| Biology | $49,383 | — | #707 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Saint Joseph social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Saint Joseph rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Saint Joseph ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Saint Joseph worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.