Social Work at Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Gordon College graduates in social work earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gordon 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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| 126 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $55,546 | $54,574 | #165 | $38,382 |
| 127 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,501 | $52,825 | #237 | — |
| 128 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $55,431 | $56,374 | #99 | $37,453 |
| 129 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $55,315 | $48,711 | #358 | $30,381 |
| 130 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $55,288 | $50,345 | #324 | $34,088 |
| 131 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $55,188 | $58,685 | #50 | $40,126 |
| 132 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $55,089 | $54,125 | #179 | $39,041 |
Other Majors at Gordon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,184 | — | #161 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,576 | $39,920 | #273 of 1176 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,475 | — | #35 of 90 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $52,173 | — | #3 of 29 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,479 | — | #28 of 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,928 | $43,989 | #299 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,495 | $36,462 | #332 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,723 | — | #534 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $37,684 | — |
| Biology | — | $35,529 | — |
| Psychology | — | $32,013 | — |
| Sociology | — | $18,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gordon College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,381 one year after graduating and $55,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gordon College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Gordon College ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #358 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Gordon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.