Social Work at Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Shaw University graduates in social work earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shaw 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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| 339 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,094 | $50,256 | #326 | — |
| 340 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $47,072 | $50,515 | #314 | $27,508 |
| 341 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $47,050 | $50,491 | #315 | $28,425 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Shaw University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,401 | $34,652 | #1128 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,010 | $18,987 | #563 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,299 | $25,649 | #627 of 660 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $32,241 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,545 | — | #659 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shaw University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,138 one year after graduating and $46,981 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shaw University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Shaw University ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #320 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Shaw University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,836.
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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.