Social Work at Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Roberts Wesleyan University graduates in social work earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roberts Wesleyan 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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| 377 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $44,989 | $49,146 | #351 | $29,449 |
| 378 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,914 | $50,856 | #302 | $37,037 |
| 379 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $44,867 | $47,880 | #371 | $36,697 |
| 380 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $44,863 | $42,700 | #412 | $37,100 |
| 381 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $44,782 | $47,619 | #374 | — |
| 382 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $44,711 | $47,589 | #375 | $34,463 |
| 383 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $44,701 | $46,588 | #384 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Roberts Wesleyan University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,088 | $60,816 | $38,717 |
Other Majors at Roberts Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,146 | $75,953 | #365 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,523 | $66,063 | #51 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,455 | $46,792 | #100 of 275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,788 | — | #1091 of 1176 |
| Education | $48,623 | $35,712 | #15 of 27 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,243 | — | #136 of 177 |
| Psychology | $43,566 | — | #858 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,527 | $30,102 | #444 of 476 |
| Homeland Security | — | $27,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roberts Wesleyan University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,100 one year after graduating and $44,863 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roberts Wesleyan University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Roberts Wesleyan University ranks #380 by median pay four years after graduation, and #412 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Roberts Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Roberts Wesleyan 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.