Social Work at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State 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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| 223 | Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC | $51,053 | $54,787 | #154 | $41,643 |
| 224 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $51,044 | $53,114 | #216 | $43,948 |
| 225 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $51,034 | $44,941 | #398 | $45,227 |
| 226 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $51,012 | $54,743 | #160 | $32,725 |
| 227 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $50,979 | $51,846 | #272 | $32,208 |
| 228 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,966 | $54,247 | #174 | $39,912 |
| 229 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $50,823 | $54,236 | #175 | $37,541 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Appalachian State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,504 | $54,939 | $19,513 |
Other Majors at Appalachian State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,725 one year after graduating and $51,012 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.