Social Work at Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Western New Mexico University graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western New Mexico 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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| 289 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $49,594 | $58,442 | #55 | $35,408 |
| 290 | Hope College Holland, MI | $49,587 | $52,284 | #258 | $37,270 |
| 291 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $49,572 | $52,901 | #229 | $34,583 |
| 292 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $49,567 | $57,391 | #74 | $42,250 |
| 293 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,561 | $56,256 | #104 | $31,462 |
| 294 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $49,555 | $53,163 | #214 | — |
| 295 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,542 | $52,112 | #259 | $37,303 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Western New Mexico University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,907 | $63,313 | $39,487 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $54,127 | — | $38,204 |
Other Majors at Western New Mexico University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,626 | $73,666 | #546 of 966 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,548 | $34,345 | #39 of 85 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,184 | $32,386 | #587 of 660 |
| Psychology | — | $31,591 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western New Mexico University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,250 one year after graduating and $49,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western New Mexico University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Western New Mexico University ranks #292 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Western New Mexico University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,330.
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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.