Social Work at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in social work earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 189 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $52,471 | $55,994 | #114 | $35,967 |
| 190 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $52,461 | $54,588 | #164 | $40,562 |
| 191 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $52,451 | $55,827 | #120 | $37,458 |
| 192 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $52,451 | $55,172 | #143 | $39,285 |
| 193 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $52,382 | $51,465 | #283 | — |
| 194 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $52,356 | $54,199 | #176 | $29,609 |
| 195 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $52,344 | $56,173 | #109 | $31,695 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,761 | $58,268 | $43,291 |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,285 one year after graduating and $52,451 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Iowa ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,427.
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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.