Social Work at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in social work earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Reno 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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| 38 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $60,546 | $57,834 | #65 | $43,303 |
| 39 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $60,449 | $55,600 | #128 | — |
| 40 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $60,344 | $62,630 | #15 | $44,427 |
| 41 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $60,320 | $62,605 | #17 | $40,530 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $60,100 | $57,203 | #79 | — |
| 43 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $60,082 | $52,729 | #246 | $39,059 |
| 44 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $60,026 | $52,859 | #236 | $45,450 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Nevada-Reno
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,522 | $73,580 | $31,938 |
Other Majors at University of Nevada-Reno by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,530 one year after graduating and $60,320 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,019.
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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.