Social Work at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wichita State 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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| 283 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #221 | $37,990 |
| 284 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #222 | $37,990 |
| 285 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #223 | $37,990 |
| 286 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $49,670 | $51,566 | #280 | $38,256 |
| 287 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $49,642 | $52,342 | #256 | $39,071 |
| 288 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $49,615 | $45,179 | #397 | $28,527 |
| 289 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $49,594 | $58,442 | #55 | $35,408 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Wichita State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,926 | $59,219 | $27,282 |
Other Majors at Wichita State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,256 one year after graduating and $49,670 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Wichita State University ranks #286 by median pay four years after graduation, and #280 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.