Social Work at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
McDaniel College graduates in social work earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McDaniel College 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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| 324 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $47,699 | $45,207 | #396 | $31,746 |
| 325 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $47,660 | $50,133 | #329 | $30,372 |
| 326 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #306 | — |
| 327 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $47,607 | $41,781 | #416 | — |
| 328 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $47,587 | $51,068 | #296 | $38,380 |
| 329 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $47,486 | $48,294 | #363 | — |
| 330 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $47,477 | $50,533 | #313 | $31,401 |
Other Majors at McDaniel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,347 | $65,941 | #89 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,830 | $59,048 | #157 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,411 | $32,402 | #87 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,264 | — | #96 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $55,851 | $37,728 | #147 of 462 |
| Biology | $51,307 | $33,241 | #641 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,185 | $38,122 | #409 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,793 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McDaniel College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,607 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McDaniel College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, McDaniel College ranks #327 by median pay four years after graduation, and #416 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at McDaniel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,110.
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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.