Social Work at Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Syracuse University graduates in social work earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Syracuse 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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| 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 |
| 35 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $60,755 | $58,034 | #60 | $47,637 |
| 36 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $60,755 | $57,826 | #66 | $44,311 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Syracuse University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,346 | $61,656 | $62,952 |
Other Majors at Syracuse University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Syracuse University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,920 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Syracuse University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Syracuse University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Syracuse University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,950.
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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.