Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Southern University at New Orleans 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 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University at New Orleans 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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| 276 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,816 | $50,648 | #309 | — |
| 277 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $49,811 | $52,520 | #251 | $31,584 |
| 278 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $49,794 | $50,641 | #310 | $37,206 |
| 279 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,709 | $57,542 | #73 | — |
| 280 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #218 | $37,990 |
| 281 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #219 | $37,990 |
| 282 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #220 | $37,990 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Southern University at New Orleans
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,468 | $55,119 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Southern University at New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $47,390 | $33,687 | #82 of 172 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,788 | — | #263 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,723 | $33,494 | #614 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,350 | — | #797 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,226 | $25,777 | #392 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,068 | $40,173 | #1165 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $39,139 | — | #988 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University at New Orleans social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,709 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University at New Orleans rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Southern University at New Orleans ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Southern University at New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,000.
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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.