Social Work at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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| 338 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $47,121 | $53,486 | #202 | — |
| 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 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,275 | $55,192 | $25,053 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,425 one year after graduating and $47,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks #341 by median pay four years after graduation, and #315 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.