Social Work at Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Johnson C Smith University graduates in social work earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johnson C Smith University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
| … | |||||
| 160 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $61,656 | $58,684 | #239 | $53,346 |
| 161 | Park University Parkville, MO | $61,582 | $66,029 | #91 | $49,077 |
| 162 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $61,536 | $62,583 | #167 | $49,452 |
| 163 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $61,497 | $65,995 | #92 | $48,343 |
| 164 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $61,462 | $63,954 | #133 | $52,985 |
| 165 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $61,461 | $65,956 | #94 | $51,150 |
| 166 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $61,372 | $60,298 | #219 | $47,909 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johnson C Smith University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,343 one year after graduating and $61,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johnson C Smith University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Johnson C Smith University ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Johnson C Smith University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.