Social Work at Spalding University
Louisville, KY · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Spalding University graduates in social work earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spalding University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 209 | Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | $59,083 | $62,296 | #175 | $45,360 |
| 210 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $59,074 | $66,890 | #79 | $46,494 |
| 211 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $59,036 | $53,151 | #273 | $53,796 |
| 212 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $59,014 | $66,822 | #81 | $48,073 |
| 213 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $58,916 | $62,872 | #157 | $47,766 |
| 214 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $58,911 | $63,220 | #150 | $47,280 |
| 215 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $58,826 | $62,776 | #160 | $51,328 |
Other Majors at Spalding University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,551 | $98,154 | #278 of 432 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $66,668 | $59,918 | #155 of 211 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $61,178 | $56,331 | #109 of 302 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,096 | $60,917 | #71 of 75 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,326 | $27,409 | #59 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spalding University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,073 one year after graduating and $59,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spalding University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Spalding University ranks #212 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Spalding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,688.
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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.