Social Work at Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · Master's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Saint Ambrose University graduates in social work earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Ambrose 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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| 260 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $54,926 | $62,346 | #172 | $43,687 |
| 261 | Union University Jackson, TN | $54,660 | $59,710 | #225 | $44,041 |
| 262 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $54,418 | $58,348 | #243 | $47,154 |
| 263 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $54,215 | $57,028 | #263 | $47,344 |
| 264 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $54,200 | $53,251 | #272 | $46,047 |
| 265 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,836 | $57,756 | #254 | $49,230 |
| 266 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $53,764 | $57,679 | #256 | $48,315 |
Other Majors at Saint Ambrose University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,821 | $117,805 | #56 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,021 | $79,957 | #311 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,239 | — | #155 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $80,008 | $62,429 | #102 of 453 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $73,127 | $70,332 | #93 of 211 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,022 | $43,579 | #53 of 115 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,738 | $56,535 | #170 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Ambrose University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,344 one year after graduating and $54,215 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Ambrose University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Saint Ambrose University ranks #263 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Saint Ambrose University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,492.
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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.