Social Work at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Belhaven University graduates in social work earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Belhaven 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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| 416 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $37,656 | $45,688 | #392 | $29,242 |
| 417 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $37,564 | $38,886 | #418 | $26,299 |
| 418 | Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI | $35,472 | $37,401 | #419 | — |
| 419 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $35,263 | $42,785 | #410 | — |
| 420 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $34,763 | $40,241 | #417 | $26,423 |
Other Majors at Belhaven University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,098 | $69,794 | #757 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,042 | $51,546 | #716 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,247 | $43,016 | #708 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,594 | $39,022 | #210 of 275 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,516 | $35,275 | #13 of 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,349 | $25,503 | #464 of 610 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $45,213 | $28,316 | #49 of 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,109 | $19,931 | #150 of 255 |
| Social Sciences | $33,423 | $36,568 | #86 of 87 |
| Dance | $32,324 | $15,711 | #54 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belhaven University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,263 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belhaven University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Belhaven University ranks #419 by median pay four years after graduation, and #410 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Belhaven University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for social work ($51,790).
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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.