Social Work at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern 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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| 236 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $50,690 | $53,447 | #204 | $37,233 |
| 237 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,666 | $54,355 | #169 | $36,399 |
| 238 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $50,651 | $51,497 | #282 | $38,771 |
| 239 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $50,629 | $53,256 | #212 | $37,257 |
| 240 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $50,627 | $53,380 | #208 | — |
| 241 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $50,611 | $48,344 | #362 | $45,146 |
| 242 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $50,596 | $53,994 | #183 | $38,739 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Northern Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,302 | $59,834 | $25,795 |
Other Majors at University of Northern Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,257 one year after graduating and $50,629 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,388.
← All data for University of Northern Iowa · 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.