Social Work at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Master's Degree · about 204 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 89% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 122 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $64,009 | $68,691 | #53 | $46,563 |
| 123 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $63,946 | $67,424 | #71 | $51,796 |
| 124 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $63,907 | $60,826 | #209 | $52,793 |
| 125 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $63,805 | $68,412 | #57 | $50,855 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $229,459 | — | #5 of 12 |
| Computer Science | $167,975 | $101,652 | #20 of 48 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $165,087 | — | #7 of 69 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $160,419 | $105,658 | #1 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $153,933 | $130,529 | #50 of 861 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $118,193 | $92,802 | #18 of 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,029 | $87,081 | #44 of 83 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $104,747 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $80,963 | $61,564 | #8 of 30 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,963 | — | #57 of 211 |
| Public Health | $76,874 | $59,463 | #115 of 201 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $75,887 | $66,574 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $72,301 | $59,808 | #40 of 43 |
| Biology | $68,165 | $57,242 | #32 of 57 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $32,350 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,855 one year after graduating and $63,805 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #125 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $57,052.
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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.