Social Work at Howard University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Howard University graduates in social work earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 115% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Howard 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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| 24 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $76,071 | $72,404 | #26 | $60,587 |
| 25 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $75,980 | $72,317 | #27 | $59,891 |
| 26 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $75,783 | $66,735 | #82 | $62,207 |
| 27 | Howard University Washington, DC | $75,734 | $66,363 | #85 | $57,362 |
| 28 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $74,253 | $67,565 | #70 | $60,219 |
| 29 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $73,829 | $67,180 | #75 | $61,298 |
| 30 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $73,580 | $76,368 | #10 | $57,522 |
Other Majors at Howard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,741 | $105,240 | #104 of 861 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $86,658 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $80,980 | $66,784 | #25 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,362 one year after graduating and $75,734 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Howard University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Howard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $86,750.
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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.