Social Work at Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Livingstone College graduates in social work earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Livingstone College 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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| 342 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $46,981 | $50,417 | #320 | $31,138 |
| 343 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $46,974 | $47,773 | #373 | $32,316 |
| 344 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $46,971 | $42,771 | #411 | $37,537 |
| 345 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $46,945 | $50,379 | #323 | — |
| 346 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $46,799 | $55,366 | #137 | — |
| 347 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $46,705 | $52,884 | #231 | $33,575 |
| 348 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,667 | $52,971 | #225 | $33,771 |
Other Majors at Livingstone College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,765 | $21,427 | #580 of 610 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,458 | — | #459 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,328 | $25,757 | #1172 of 1176 |
| Biology | $40,017 | — | #825 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,155 | $21,640 | #465 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,015 | $27,405 | #660 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Livingstone College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Livingstone College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Livingstone College ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #323 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Livingstone College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social work ($51,790).
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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.