Social Work at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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| 126 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $63,662 | $63,281 | #148 | $49,298 |
| 127 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,609 | $65,848 | #97 | $51,453 |
| 128 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $63,559 | $60,712 | #211 | $53,563 |
| 129 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,357 | $67,932 | #65 | $50,723 |
| 130 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $63,313 | $73,307 | #21 | $55,907 |
| 131 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $63,291 | $55,550 | #269 | $51,340 |
| 132 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $63,207 | $62,100 | #178 | $52,605 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $222,572 | $205,030 | #2 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,097 | $121,441 | #63 of 432 |
| Business/Commerce | $119,601 | $93,486 | #23 of 75 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $111,394 | $85,041 | #52 of 62 |
| Civil Engineering | $96,926 | $74,296 | #40 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,632 | $64,776 | #246 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,495 | $49,343 | #255 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,768 | — | #127 of 285 |
| Public Administration | $60,493 | $49,846 | #222 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,253 | $46,957 | #123 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $55,978 | $52,217 | #154 of 190 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,306 | $24,273 | #29 of 41 |
| Music | $47,852 | $32,932 | #49 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,723 one year after graduating and $63,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,438.
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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.