Social Work at Clarke University
Dubuque, IA · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Clarke University graduates in social work earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarke University 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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| 236 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $57,587 | $61,454 | #198 | $49,097 |
| 237 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $57,082 | $61,257 | #204 | $46,470 |
| 238 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $56,969 | $52,399 | #274 | $48,921 |
| 239 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $56,897 | $59,849 | #222 | $46,552 |
| 240 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $56,830 | $60,488 | #216 | $50,498 |
| 241 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $56,813 | $66,949 | #78 | $51,220 |
| 242 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $56,741 | $62,917 | #155 | $42,849 |
Other Majors at Clarke University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,235 | — | #778 of 861 |
| Education | $53,412 | $52,043 | #191 of 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarke University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,552 one year after graduating and $56,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarke University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Clarke University ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Clarke University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,850.
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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.