Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Northwest Nazarene University graduates in social work earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest Nazarene 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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| 378 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,914 | $50,856 | #302 | $37,037 |
| 379 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $44,867 | $47,880 | #371 | $36,697 |
| 380 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $44,863 | $42,700 | #412 | $37,100 |
| 381 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $44,782 | $47,619 | #374 | — |
| 382 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $44,711 | $47,589 | #375 | $34,463 |
| 383 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $44,701 | $46,588 | #384 | — |
| 384 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $44,592 | $47,854 | #372 | $30,509 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Northwest Nazarene University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,137 | $70,614 | $47,834 |
Other Majors at Northwest Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $85,643 | — | #39 of 57 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,250 | $75,383 | #855 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,953 | $46,499 | #346 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,899 | $48,648 | #461 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,132 | — | #435 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,307 | $23,300 | #494 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,537 | $40,450 | #465 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,719 | — | #257 of 299 |
| Biology | — | $33,875 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,265 | $25,923 | #475 of 476 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $23,836 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Nazarene University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Nazarene University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Northwest Nazarene University ranks #381 by median pay four years after graduation, and #374 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Northwest Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for social work ($51,790).
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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.