Social Work at Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Salisbury University graduates in social work earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salisbury 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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| 62 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,206 | $58,169 | #58 | — |
| 63 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $59,147 | $51,912 | #266 | — |
| 64 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $59,130 | $56,280 | #101 | — |
| 65 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $59,110 | $51,876 | #268 | $34,917 |
| 66 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,102 | $51,873 | #269 | $37,749 |
| 67 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $59,024 | $56,179 | #107 | $39,373 |
| 68 | Heritage University Toppenish, WA | $58,634 | $53,931 | #190 | $37,164 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Salisbury University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,933 | $67,218 | $29,730 |
Other Majors at Salisbury University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salisbury University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,917 one year after graduating and $59,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salisbury University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Salisbury University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Salisbury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
← All data for Salisbury University · Methodology
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.