Social Work at Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Chicago State 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 101% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chicago State University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 92 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $66,253 | $68,763 | #51 | $52,502 |
| 93 | Erikson Institute Chicago, IL | $66,121 | $64,963 | #113 | — |
| 94 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $65,915 | $64,761 | #117 | $51,727 |
| 95 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $65,619 | $64,470 | #122 | $48,031 |
| 96 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $65,263 | $59,382 | #227 | $52,116 |
| 97 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $65,240 | $62,318 | #173 | $57,667 |
| 98 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $65,203 | $60,978 | #208 | $51,342 |
Other Majors at Chicago State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,288 | $67,878 | #44 of 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chicago State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,031 one year after graduating and $65,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chicago State University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Chicago State University ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Chicago State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,359.
← All data for Chicago 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.