Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in social work earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 325 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $47,660 | $50,133 | #329 | $30,372 |
| 326 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #306 | — |
| 327 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $47,607 | $41,781 | #416 | — |
| 328 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $47,587 | $51,068 | #296 | $38,380 |
| 329 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $47,486 | $48,294 | #363 | — |
| 330 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $47,477 | $50,533 | #313 | $31,401 |
| 331 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $47,449 | $55,915 | #118 | $33,140 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,198 | $59,108 | $30,246 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,380 one year after graduating and $47,587 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.