Social Work at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in social work earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albany 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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| 301 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $49,400 | $50,240 | #327 | $33,119 |
| 302 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $49,361 | $52,676 | #247 | $36,445 |
| 303 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $49,360 | $51,098 | #295 | — |
| 304 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,331 | $51,068 | #297 | — |
| 305 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | $49,193 | $50,015 | #332 | $32,952 |
| 306 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $49,165 | $51,839 | #273 | $40,371 |
| 307 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $48,833 | $57,546 | #72 | $41,835 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Albany State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,601 | $56,072 | $31,155 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,799 | $77,491 | #431 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,909 | — | #158 of 253 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,046 | — | #159 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | — | #783 of 796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,264 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,782 | $39,031 | #175 of 680 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | $37,120 | #495 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,440 | $30,588 | #701 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $31,868 | #510 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,246 | $35,784 | #1101 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,777 | — | #400 of 476 |
| Education | $41,282 | $28,034 | #25 of 27 |
| Psychology | $41,153 | $26,187 | #942 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,265 | — | #638 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,331 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Albany State University ranks #304 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,680.
← All data for Albany 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.