Social Work at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in social work earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 103 | Brescia University Owensboro, KY | $56,285 | $63,732 | #8 | $37,841 |
| 104 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $56,259 | $55,274 | #139 | — |
| 105 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $56,243 | $57,200 | #80 | — |
| 106 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $56,157 | $60,212 | #35 | $38,236 |
| 107 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $56,152 | $59,206 | #44 | $39,774 |
| 108 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $56,123 | $55,140 | #145 | $44,133 |
| 109 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $56,092 | $57,046 | #84 | $40,836 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Missouri-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,632 | $64,779 | $32,228 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,236 one year after graduating and $56,157 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,073.
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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.