Social Work at Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Briar Cliff University graduates in social work earn 3% less 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 Briar Cliff 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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| 258 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $50,351 | $54,017 | #181 | $36,722 |
| 259 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $50,351 | $54,017 | #182 | $36,722 |
| 260 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $50,321 | $53,985 | #189 | $39,094 |
| 261 | Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | $50,315 | $52,925 | #226 | $42,935 |
| 262 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $50,295 | $58,234 | #57 | $33,510 |
| 263 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,275 | $51,115 | #294 | $38,506 |
| 264 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,246 | $53,905 | #191 | $41,657 |
Other Majors at Briar Cliff University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,150 | $55,784 | #665 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,286 | — | #404 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Briar Cliff University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,935 one year after graduating and $50,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Briar Cliff University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Briar Cliff University ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Briar Cliff University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Briar Cliff 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.