Social Work at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in social work earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern 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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| 196 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $52,337 | $56,116 | #110 | $35,862 |
| 197 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $52,217 | $60,445 | #31 | $29,703 |
| 198 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $52,217 | $60,445 | #32 | $29,703 |
| 199 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,194 | $55,554 | #130 | — |
| 200 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $52,114 | $51,202 | #291 | $31,720 |
| 201 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $52,014 | $55,507 | #132 | — |
| 202 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $52,013 | $52,882 | #233 | $33,149 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Southeastern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,071 | $61,053 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 | $70,612 | #962 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 | $34,939 | #937 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 | $38,260 | #49 of 158 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,899 | $27,983 | #363 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 | $47,966 | #127 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 | $42,582 | #272 of 680 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 | $33,096 | #1 of 5 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,343 | $41,291 | #539 of 660 |
| Psychology | $48,011 | $26,915 | #649 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $48,006 | $32,373 | #55 of 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 | $25,994 | #510 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 | $29,809 | #16 of 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $30,430 | $35,209 | #29 of 29 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | $29,713 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,194 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Southeastern University ranks #199 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.