Social Work at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in social work earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 122 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $55,602 | $52,922 | #227 | $37,054 |
| 123 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $55,600 | $58,624 | #52 | — |
| 124 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $55,600 | $57,854 | #64 | — |
| 125 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $55,582 | $57,703 | #69 | $40,032 |
| 126 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $55,546 | $54,574 | #165 | $38,382 |
| 127 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,501 | $52,825 | #237 | — |
| 128 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $55,431 | $56,374 | #99 | $37,453 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Kansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,167 | $59,791 | $30,256 |
Other Majors at University of Kansas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,032 one year after graduating and $55,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Kansas ranks #125 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.