Social Work at Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Erikson Institute graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Erikson Institute 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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| 90 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $66,438 | $58,312 | #246 | $54,225 |
| 91 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $66,259 | $58,155 | #249 | $52,755 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Erikson Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,802 | $53,630 | #63 of 380 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $57,867 | $47,889 | #16 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Erikson Institute social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,121 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Erikson Institute rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Erikson Institute ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Erikson Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($65,123).
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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.