Social Work at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 267 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $50,130 | $59,307 | #42 | $34,344 |
| 268 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $50,122 | $52,035 | #261 | $37,908 |
| 269 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $50,073 | $50,910 | #301 | $30,436 |
| 270 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,025 | $53,684 | #196 | $36,727 |
| 271 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,952 | $49,078 | #354 | $34,664 |
| 272 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $49,871 | $50,704 | #307 | $42,333 |
| 273 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $49,856 | $53,503 | #201 | $30,615 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,280 | $58,911 | $25,807 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,727 one year after graduating and $50,025 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,818.
← All data for Western Carolina University · Methodology
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.