Social Work at Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Western Connecticut State University 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 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 107 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $56,152 | $59,206 | #44 | $39,774 |
| 108 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $56,123 | $55,140 | #145 | $44,133 |
| 109 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $56,092 | $57,046 | #84 | $40,836 |
| 110 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $56,058 | $50,470 | #316 | $33,033 |
| 111 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $56,038 | $50,991 | #299 | $31,986 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Connecticut State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,033 one year after graduating and $56,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Connecticut State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Western Connecticut State University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #316 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Western Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.