Social Work at Park University
Parkville, MO · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Park University graduates in social work earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Park 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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| 158 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $61,710 | $60,630 | #214 | $50,809 |
| 159 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $61,683 | $67,382 | #72 | $47,507 |
| 160 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $61,656 | $58,684 | #239 | $53,346 |
| 161 | Park University Parkville, MO | $61,582 | $66,029 | #91 | $49,077 |
| 162 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $61,536 | $62,583 | #167 | $49,452 |
| 163 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $61,497 | $65,995 | #92 | $48,343 |
| 164 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $61,462 | $63,954 | #133 | $52,985 |
Other Majors at Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $87,051 | $58,628 | #112 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,049 | $71,064 | #581 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $80,800 | $62,141 | #102 of 243 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $60,192 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,567 | $45,898 | #396 of 453 |
| Education | $55,287 | $47,868 | #178 of 214 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $51,148 | $55,093 | #79 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,477 | $44,603 | #279 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Park University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,077 one year after graduating and $61,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Park University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Park University ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,794.
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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.