Social Work at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in social work earn 8% 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 Westfield 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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| 118 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $55,743 | $53,246 | #213 | $45,371 |
| 119 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $55,715 | $50,734 | #305 | $38,559 |
| 120 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $55,713 | $52,803 | #239 | $37,937 |
| 121 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $55,699 | $49,049 | #355 | $38,596 |
| 122 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $55,602 | $52,922 | #227 | $37,054 |
| 123 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $55,600 | $58,624 | #52 | — |
| 124 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $55,600 | $57,854 | #64 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Westfield State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,882 | $70,061 | $35,461 |
Other Majors at Westfield State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,596 one year after graduating and $55,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Westfield State University ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #355 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Westfield State 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.