Social Work at University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
University of North Dakota graduates in social work earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Dakota 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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| 109 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $56,092 | $57,046 | #84 | $40,836 |
| 110 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $56,058 | $50,470 | #316 | $33,033 |
| 111 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $56,038 | $50,991 | #299 | $31,986 |
| 112 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $56,001 | $58,019 | #61 | $49,695 |
| 113 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $55,942 | $63,343 | #9 | $34,852 |
| 114 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $55,923 | $59,523 | #38 | $41,626 |
| 115 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $55,915 | $52,291 | #257 | $44,015 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of North Dakota
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,532 | $72,577 | $31,000 |
Other Majors at University of North Dakota by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Dakota social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,695 one year after graduating and $56,001 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Dakota rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of North Dakota ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of North Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
← All data for University of North Dakota · 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.