Social Work at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in social work earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 307 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $48,833 | $57,546 | #72 | $41,835 |
| 308 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $48,785 | $50,421 | #319 | $40,080 |
| 309 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $48,771 | $55,224 | #141 | $34,748 |
| 310 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $48,747 | $50,463 | #317 | $32,534 |
| 311 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,571 | $51,833 | #274 | $35,869 |
| 312 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $48,510 | $52,992 | #224 | $37,730 |
| 313 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $48,454 | $49,278 | #348 | $33,958 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Georgia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,622 | $60,590 | $39,848 |
Other Majors at University of Georgia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,534 one year after graduating and $48,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Georgia ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,996.
← All data for University of Georgia · 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.