Social Work at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Grand View University graduates in social work earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View 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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| 405 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,684 | $49,315 | #347 | $33,344 |
| 406 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $41,571 | $49,181 | #350 | $30,060 |
| 407 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $41,566 | $50,432 | #318 | $26,873 |
| 408 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,210 | $43,348 | #407 | $40,736 |
| 409 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,165 | $46,611 | #383 | $31,692 |
| 410 | Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $40,833 | $44,606 | #400 | — |
| 411 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $40,565 | $41,993 | #415 | — |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,736 one year after graduating and $41,210 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Grand View University ranks #408 by median pay four years after graduation, and #407 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.