Social Work at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates in social work earn 3% 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 Nebraska at Kearney 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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| 171 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,279 | $56,177 | #108 | $35,800 |
| 172 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $53,223 | $50,657 | #308 | $28,723 |
| 173 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $53,209 | $57,101 | #83 | $35,485 |
| 174 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $53,203 | $54,987 | #151 | $39,218 |
| 175 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $53,130 | $50,569 | #311 | $39,695 |
| 176 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $53,028 | $56,907 | #88 | $29,617 |
| 177 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $52,991 | $48,253 | #364 | $31,687 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,218 one year after graduating and $53,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Kearney rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Nebraska at Kearney worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.