Social Work at Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Delta State University graduates in social work earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta 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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| 334 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $47,296 | $54,749 | #158 | $33,596 |
| 335 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $47,235 | $50,407 | #321 | $39,926 |
| 336 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $47,221 | $48,024 | #369 | $37,135 |
| 337 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $47,196 | $57,263 | #75 | — |
| 338 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $47,121 | $53,486 | #202 | — |
| 339 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,094 | $50,256 | #326 | — |
| 340 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $47,072 | $50,515 | #314 | $27,508 |
Other Majors at Delta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 | $68,221 | #860 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 | — | #956 of 1176 |
| Biology | $46,266 | $20,823 | #768 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,058 | $30,953 | #265 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 | $34,177 | #320 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,285 | $28,918 | #38 of 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 | $39,008 | #617 of 680 |
| Psychology | $37,868 | $18,767 | #1004 of 1027 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 | $25,415 | #41 of 43 |
| Air Transportation | — | $32,537 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,839 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,196 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Delta State University ranks #337 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Delta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.