Social Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates in social work earn 6% 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 Nebraska Wesleyan 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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| 305 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | $49,193 | $50,015 | #332 | $32,952 |
| 306 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $49,165 | $51,839 | #273 | $40,371 |
| 307 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $48,833 | $57,546 | #72 | $41,835 |
| 308 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $48,785 | $50,421 | #319 | $40,080 |
| 309 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $48,771 | $55,224 | #141 | $34,748 |
| 310 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $48,747 | $50,463 | #317 | $32,534 |
| 311 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,571 | $51,833 | #274 | $35,869 |
Other Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 | $76,333 | #240 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 | $60,923 | #351 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $70,281 | $49,372 | #75 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $28,791 | #143 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,937 | $41,188 | #220 of 660 |
| Biology | $54,566 | — | #541 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,320 | $35,540 | #498 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 | $23,649 | #44 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska Wesleyan University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,080 one year after graduating and $48,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska Wesleyan University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #319 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Nebraska Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.