Social Work at CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 140 graduates a year
CUNY Lehman College graduates in social work earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Lehman College 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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| 17 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $63,559 | $55,785 | #122 | $47,734 |
| 18 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $63,456 | $63,830 | #7 | $41,594 |
| 19 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $62,992 | $55,471 | #134 | $34,496 |
| 20 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $62,955 | $59,920 | #37 | $42,300 |
| 21 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $54,744 | #159 | — |
| 22 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $62,227 | $59,440 | #40 | $44,257 |
| 23 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $62,201 | $62,567 | #18 | $27,755 |
Other Social Work Credentials at CUNY Lehman College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,051 | $77,884 | $29,986 |
Other Majors at CUNY Lehman College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Lehman College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,300 one year after graduating and $62,955 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Lehman College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, CUNY Lehman College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at CUNY Lehman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.