Social Work at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in social work earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville 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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| 358 | Malone University Canton, OH | $46,238 | $49,343 | #346 | — |
| 359 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,187 | $49,522 | #343 | $33,532 |
| 360 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $46,157 | $56,003 | #112 | — |
| 361 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $46,119 | $49,492 | #344 | $29,726 |
| 362 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $45,882 | $52,080 | #260 | $34,485 |
| 363 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $45,821 | $48,771 | #356 | — |
| 364 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,806 | $48,755 | #357 | $36,573 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Fayetteville State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,107 | $52,915 | $32,182 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,726 one year after graduating and $46,119 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #361 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,195.
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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.