Social Work at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Western Michigan 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan 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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| 272 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $49,871 | $50,704 | #307 | $42,333 |
| 273 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $49,856 | $53,503 | #201 | $30,615 |
| 274 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $49,855 | $53,455 | #203 | $27,936 |
| 275 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $49,850 | $52,561 | #249 | $37,205 |
| 276 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,816 | $50,648 | #309 | — |
| 277 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $49,811 | $52,520 | #251 | $31,584 |
| 278 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $49,794 | $50,641 | #310 | $37,206 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Western Michigan University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,907 | $60,283 | $46,387 |
Other Majors at Western Michigan University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,205 one year after graduating and $49,850 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Western Michigan 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 $26,000.
← All data for Western Michigan 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.