Social Work at University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
University of St Thomas graduates in social work earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of St Thomas Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 94 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $65,915 | $64,761 | #117 | $51,727 |
| 95 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $65,619 | $64,470 | #122 | $48,031 |
| 96 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $65,263 | $59,382 | #227 | $52,116 |
| 97 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $65,240 | $62,318 | #173 | $57,667 |
| 98 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $65,203 | $60,978 | #208 | $51,342 |
| 99 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $65,097 | $63,957 | #132 | $51,834 |
| 100 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $65,063 | $59,246 | #230 | $51,707 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of St Thomas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $74,310 | $84,830 | $65,830 |
Other Majors at University of St Thomas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $149,456 | $117,374 | #63 of 861 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $119,571 | $106,930 | #14 of 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,888 | $95,066 | #48 of 78 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $114,376 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $107,807 | $101,540 | #58 of 83 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $103,763 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $89,735 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,816 | $52,793 | #119 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $66,763 | $52,637 | #84 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $66,391 | $58,812 | #93 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,671 | $63,472 | #141 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $54,441 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $50,754 | $47,377 | #448 of 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of St Thomas social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,667 one year after graduating and $65,240 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of St Thomas rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of St Thomas ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of St Thomas worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.