Social Work at Kean University
Union, NJ · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Kean University 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 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kean University 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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| 78 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $67,368 | $63,849 | #137 | $55,814 |
| 79 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $67,350 | $64,103 | #128 | $51,751 |
| 80 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $67,218 | $58,992 | #232 | $51,933 |
| 81 | Kean University Union, NJ | $66,931 | $58,744 | #238 | $50,074 |
| 82 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $66,873 | $70,510 | #37 | $52,900 |
| 83 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $66,816 | $62,486 | #170 | $51,748 |
| 84 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,697 | $58,539 | #241 | $51,318 |
Other Majors at Kean University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $88,022 | $79,188 | #55 of 453 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,493 | — | #306 of 349 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $77,737 | $73,099 | #53 of 211 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $76,045 | $66,012 | #41 of 280 |
| Public Administration | $72,414 | $54,826 | #157 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $71,124 | $54,319 | #93 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,959 | $67,373 | #60 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $68,465 | — | #73 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $68,271 | $55,811 | #54 of 302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $62,769 | — |
| Psychology | $60,023 | $44,263 | #67 of 92 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $36,498 | — | #204 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kean University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,074 one year after graduating and $66,931 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kean University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Kean University ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Kean University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for Kean University · Methodology
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.