Social Work at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Master's Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University 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 159% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 187 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $60,283 | $63,561 | #141 | $50,907 |
| 188 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $60,273 | $64,662 | #118 | $53,415 |
| 189 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $60,273 | $64,662 | #119 | $53,415 |
| 190 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $60,228 | $64,272 | #124 | $51,720 |
| 191 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $60,003 | $63,866 | #136 | — |
| 192 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $59,993 | $62,282 | #177 | $53,732 |
| 193 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $59,937 | $57,048 | #262 | $51,741 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $221,536 | $194,912 | #4 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,688 | $115,009 | #141 of 432 |
| Engineering | $125,093 | $100,475 | #14 of 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $122,004 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $120,292 | $86,483 | #25 of 69 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $117,931 | $92,560 | #183 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $115,922 | $83,380 | #22 of 159 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $109,243 | — | #33 of 40 |
| Public Health | $102,438 | $55,623 | #14 of 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,707 | $64,792 | #170 of 349 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $71,948 | $41,156 | #35 of 36 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $67,363 | $51,764 | #11 of 26 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $58,810 | $30,045 | #14 of 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,720 one year after graduating and $60,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #190 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $95,735.
← All data for Case Western Reserve 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.