Social Work at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in social work earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel 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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| 142 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $54,657 | $56,581 | #93 | $27,016 |
| 143 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $54,540 | $51,911 | #267 | $40,642 |
| 144 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,504 | $56,004 | #111 | $39,842 |
| 145 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $54,448 | $52,009 | #262 | $45,259 |
| 146 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $54,437 | $61,639 | #24 | $35,257 |
| 147 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $54,375 | $56,580 | #94 | — |
| 148 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $54,330 | $61,000 | #28 | — |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $101,195 | $76,000 | #3 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,008 | $73,942 | #135 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,511 | $75,371 | #438 of 966 |
| Physics | $85,657 | — | #36 of 107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,036 | $65,587 | #178 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,059 | $55,704 | #191 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,202 | $31,919 | #35 of 610 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,919 | — | #168 of 253 |
| Biology | $58,005 | $37,924 | #419 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,370 | $31,060 | #235 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,868 | $40,019 | #337 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $52,907 | — | #42 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,866 | $43,639 | #151 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,556 | $45,361 | #359 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,259 one year after graduating and $54,448 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Bethel University ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #262 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for Bethel 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.