Social Work at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in social work earn 16% more 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 Salem 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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| 41 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $60,320 | $62,605 | #17 | $40,530 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $60,100 | $57,203 | #79 | — |
| 43 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $60,082 | $52,729 | #246 | $39,059 |
| 44 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $60,026 | $52,859 | #236 | $45,450 |
| 45 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $59,925 | $57,036 | #85 | $24,676 |
| 46 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $59,850 | $60,850 | #29 | $37,437 |
| 47 | Widener University Chester, PA | $59,654 | $60,669 | #30 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Salem State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,851 | $69,819 | $40,594 |
Other Majors at Salem State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,450 one year after graduating and $60,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Salem State University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #236 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,991.
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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.