Social Work at Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Bluffton University graduates in social work earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bluffton 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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| 131 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $55,188 | $58,685 | #50 | $40,126 |
| 132 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $55,089 | $54,125 | #179 | $39,041 |
| 133 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $55,078 | $58,776 | #48 | $44,344 |
| 134 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $55,073 | $58,771 | #49 | — |
| 135 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $54,975 | $57,204 | #78 | — |
| 136 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $54,943 | $61,688 | #23 | $38,168 |
| 137 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $54,837 | $55,770 | #124 | — |
Other Majors at Bluffton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,243 | $55,253 | #43 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,315 | — | #674 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,308 | $41,608 | #888 of 1176 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $47,378 | — | #47 of 50 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,920 | $28,602 | #545 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,290 | — | #516 of 680 |
| Psychology | $42,742 | — | #884 of 1027 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,602 | — | #165 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bluffton University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,073 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bluffton University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Bluffton University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Bluffton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for social work ($51,790).
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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.