Social Work at Millikin University
Decatur, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Millikin University graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Millikin 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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| 179 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,962 | $55,842 | #119 | $38,517 |
| 180 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $52,903 | $56,222 | #106 | $40,692 |
| 181 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,888 | $55,033 | #150 | $37,952 |
| 182 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $52,870 | $51,944 | #265 | $41,543 |
| 183 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,766 | $53,648 | #198 | $38,660 |
| 184 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,765 | $50,402 | #322 | $43,726 |
| 185 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $52,587 | $48,438 | #361 | $41,451 |
Other Majors at Millikin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,200 | $71,848 | #640 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,489 | $46,431 | #327 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,399 | — | #168 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,837 | — | #133 of 166 |
| Biology | $64,834 | — | #198 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,804 | $51,680 | #700 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,910 | $43,936 | #123 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,665 | $26,065 | #451 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,797 | $43,331 | #453 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,444 | $35,413 | #552 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,858 | $22,815 | #9 of 10 |
| Music | $43,388 | $21,138 | #135 of 268 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,666 | $24,013 | #155 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Millikin University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,543 one year after graduating and $52,870 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Millikin University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Millikin University ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Millikin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.