Social Work at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in social work earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 96% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling 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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| 398 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $42,811 | $46,766 | #381 | $34,240 |
| 399 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $42,798 | $45,914 | #390 | $38,324 |
| 400 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,673 | $45,780 | #391 | $36,126 |
| 401 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $42,644 | $49,364 | #345 | $26,980 |
| 402 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $42,453 | $50,027 | #331 | $22,458 |
| 403 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $42,390 | $51,432 | #284 | $28,262 |
| 404 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,979 | $47,533 | #376 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Grambling State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,697 | $59,157 | $53,248 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,760 | $40,864 | #29 of 34 |
| Information Science/Studies | $54,803 | — | #143 of 148 |
| Biology | $54,628 | $27,164 | #539 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,208 | — | #791 of 796 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $45,159 | $19,830 | #48 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,729 | $23,418 | #1153 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,665 | $22,864 | #311 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $23,046 | #620 of 660 |
| Psychology | $43,561 | — | #859 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,324 | $27,375 | #590 of 660 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | — | #514 of 516 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $23,073 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,980 one year after graduating and $42,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Grambling State University ranks #401 by median pay four years after graduation, and #345 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,756.
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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.