Social Work at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Alcorn State University graduates in social work earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alcorn State 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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| 357 | Union University Jackson, TN | $46,286 | $50,562 | #312 | $38,056 |
| 358 | Malone University Canton, OH | $46,238 | $49,343 | #346 | — |
| 359 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,187 | $49,522 | #343 | $33,532 |
| 360 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $46,157 | $56,003 | #112 | — |
| 361 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $46,119 | $49,492 | #344 | $29,726 |
| 362 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $45,882 | $52,080 | #260 | $34,485 |
| 363 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $45,821 | $48,771 | #356 | — |
Other Majors at Alcorn State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,159 | $85,255 | #239 of 966 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $62,499 | $44,330 | #48 of 77 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,214 | $36,262 | #177 of 253 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,321 | $26,269 | #420 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,908 | $30,617 | #637 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,403 | — | #586 of 610 |
| Biology | $40,379 | $27,607 | #822 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,841 | $29,482 | #1173 of 1176 |
| Agriculture | — | $37,771 | — |
| Psychology | $35,015 | $23,388 | #1021 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $27,472 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $27,087 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alcorn State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,157 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alcorn State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Alcorn State University ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Alcorn State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,250.
← All data for Alcorn State 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.