Social Work at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 187 graduates a year
University of Chicago graduates in social work earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 105% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Chicago 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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| 34 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $72,273 | $65,764 | #98 | $62,661 |
| 35 | Boston University Boston, MA | $72,136 | $63,523 | #143 | $57,991 |
| 36 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $72,105 | $69,053 | #45 | $63,535 |
| 37 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,980 | $70,720 | #35 | $52,551 |
| 38 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $71,957 | $63,366 | #146 | $56,920 |
| 39 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $71,718 | $68,261 | #60 | $55,681 |
| 40 | Touro University New York, NY | $71,531 | $68,083 | #63 | $58,117 |
Other Majors at University of Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $243,256 | $194,606 | #5 of 861 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $190,915 | — |
| Computer Programming | $179,964 | $105,265 | — |
| Computer Science | $169,765 | $135,918 | #18 of 48 |
| Statistics | $161,842 | $115,925 | #2 of 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $128,337 | $100,258 | #3 of 115 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | $126,821 | $99,193 | #4 of 13 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $112,727 | $79,721 | #4 of 50 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $83,492 | $66,182 | #28 of 40 |
| Social Sciences | $74,690 | $53,788 | #2 of 9 |
| Area Studies | $70,631 | $38,008 | #9 of 10 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,033 | $65,351 | #68 of 380 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,106 | $26,094 | #29 of 34 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $53,796 | $34,557 | #74 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Chicago social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,551 one year after graduating and $71,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Chicago rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Chicago ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $75,691.
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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.