Social Work at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 1,060 graduates a year
Walden 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 114% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden University 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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| 125 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $63,805 | $68,412 | #57 | $50,855 |
| 126 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $63,662 | $63,281 | #148 | $49,298 |
| 127 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,609 | $65,848 | #97 | $51,453 |
| 128 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $63,559 | $60,712 | #211 | $53,563 |
| 129 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,357 | $67,932 | #65 | $50,723 |
| 130 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $63,313 | $73,307 | #21 | $55,907 |
| 131 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $63,291 | $55,550 | #269 | $51,340 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $83,189 | $99,933 | $102,480 |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,563 one year after graduating and $63,559 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Walden University ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $72,715.
← All data for Walden 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.