Social Work at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Washburn University graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washburn 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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| 265 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $50,169 | $51,852 | #271 | $37,404 |
| 266 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,156 | $56,931 | #86 | — |
| 267 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $50,130 | $59,307 | #42 | $34,344 |
| 268 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $50,122 | $52,035 | #261 | $37,908 |
| 269 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $50,073 | $50,910 | #301 | $30,436 |
| 270 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,025 | $53,684 | #196 | $36,727 |
| 271 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,952 | $49,078 | #354 | $34,664 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Washburn University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,732 | $59,993 | $35,756 |
Other Majors at Washburn University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washburn University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,908 one year after graduating and $50,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washburn University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Washburn University ranks #268 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Washburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,873.
← All data for Washburn University · 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.