Social Work at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Fort Valley State University graduates in social work earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley 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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| 414 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $38,652 | $45,548 | #393 | $28,094 |
| 415 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $37,853 | $42,966 | #409 | $36,948 |
| 416 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $37,656 | $45,688 | #392 | $29,242 |
| 417 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $37,564 | $38,886 | #418 | $26,299 |
| 418 | Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI | $35,472 | $37,401 | #419 | — |
| 419 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $35,263 | $42,785 | #410 | — |
| 420 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $34,763 | $40,241 | #417 | $26,423 |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,411 | $31,173 | #923 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,292 | $27,677 | #789 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,033 | $29,445 | #609 of 660 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,881 | $49,827 | #458 of 459 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,345 | $28,794 | #47 of 49 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,263 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,379 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,285 | $22,410 | #660 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,299 one year after graduating and $37,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #417 by median pay four years after graduation, and #418 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.