Social Work at Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Spring Arbor University graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spring Arbor 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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| 284 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #222 | $37,990 |
| 285 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #223 | $37,990 |
| 286 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $49,670 | $51,566 | #280 | $38,256 |
| 287 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $49,642 | $52,342 | #256 | $39,071 |
| 288 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $49,615 | $45,179 | #397 | $28,527 |
| 289 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $49,594 | $58,442 | #55 | $35,408 |
| 290 | Hope College Holland, MI | $49,587 | $52,284 | #258 | $37,270 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Spring Arbor University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,275 | $69,441 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Spring Arbor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,869 | $77,680 | #276 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,338 | $57,710 | #569 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,928 | $51,204 | #675 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,735 | $47,121 | #283 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,809 | $37,401 | #74 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,270 | $42,172 | #270 of 345 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,021 | — | #173 of 423 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,461 | $41,324 | #162 of 177 |
| Psychology | $41,167 | $35,492 | #941 of 1027 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $36,814 | $19,557 | #24 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spring Arbor University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,071 one year after graduating and $49,642 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spring Arbor University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Spring Arbor University ranks #287 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Spring Arbor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Spring Arbor 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.