Social Work at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in social work earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 50 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $59,551 | $56,440 | #97 | $38,338 |
| 51 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,545 | $54,182 | #177 | $37,477 |
| 52 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $52,405 | #255 | $41,187 |
| 53 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,475 | $56,608 | #90 | $32,913 |
| 54 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $59,465 | $53,537 | #199 | — |
| 55 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $59,449 | $56,583 | #92 | — |
| 56 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $59,438 | $53,513 | #200 | $33,862 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University at Albany
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,345 | $64,213 | $37,349 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,913 one year after graduating and $59,475 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University at Albany ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,565.
← All data for University at Albany · 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.