Social Work at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Master's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in social work earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith College Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 57 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $69,129 | $66,033 | #89 | $59,377 |
| 58 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $69,044 | $71,959 | #28 | $56,393 |
| 59 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $69,017 | $67,975 | #64 | $54,937 |
| 60 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $68,927 | $60,697 | #212 | $53,525 |
| 61 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $68,884 | $60,458 | #218 | $51,914 |
| 62 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $68,882 | $62,016 | #182 | $55,081 |
| 63 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $68,882 | $62,016 | #183 | $55,081 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $60,125 | $48,329 | #134 of 214 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,262 | $43,642 | #109 of 165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,525 one year after graduating and $68,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Smith College ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $60,256.
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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.