Social Work at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley 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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| 233 | Defiance College Defiance, OH | $50,745 | $54,153 | #178 | — |
| 234 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,723 | $53,988 | #188 | $32,604 |
| 235 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $50,710 | $52,766 | #243 | $41,582 |
| 236 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $50,690 | $53,447 | #204 | $37,233 |
| 237 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,666 | $54,355 | #169 | $36,399 |
| 238 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $50,651 | $51,497 | #282 | $38,771 |
| 239 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $50,629 | $53,256 | #212 | $37,257 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,344 | $59,369 | $41,693 |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,233 one year after graduating and $50,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,216.
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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.