Social Work at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in social work earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Skidmore 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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| 28 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $61,652 | $54,291 | #172 | — |
| 29 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $61,558 | $58,590 | #53 | $31,021 |
| 30 | Pacific Union College Angwin, CA | $61,514 | $55,974 | #115 | — |
| 31 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $61,428 | $58,467 | #54 | — |
| 32 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA | $60,938 | $53,662 | #197 | $40,161 |
| 33 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $60,920 | $57,983 | #62 | — |
| 34 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $60,820 | $57,888 | #63 | $44,742 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $61,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Skidmore College ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for social work ($51,790).
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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.