Social Work at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 247 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $50,593 | $53,344 | #210 | — |
| 248 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $50,579 | $51,424 | #285 | $36,167 |
| 249 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $50,535 | $53,283 | #211 | — |
| 250 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $50,516 | $49,632 | #341 | $38,707 |
| 251 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $50,480 | $52,406 | #254 | $41,833 |
| 252 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,453 | $51,296 | #286 | $37,593 |
| 253 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $50,441 | $47,172 | #378 | $42,254 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $33,882 | #342 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 | $32,050 | #371 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,196 | $39,358 | #309 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,802 | $31,978 | #662 of 1027 |
| History | $45,641 | $33,297 | #364 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,707 one year after graduating and $50,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,247.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · 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.