Social Work at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Ohio University-Main Campus graduates in social work earn 4% less 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 Ohio University-Main Campus 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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| 281 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #219 | $37,990 |
| 282 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #220 | $37,990 |
| 283 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #221 | $37,990 |
| 284 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #222 | $37,990 |
| 285 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #223 | $37,990 |
| 286 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $49,670 | $51,566 | #280 | $38,256 |
| 287 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $49,642 | $52,342 | #256 | $39,071 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Ohio University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,246 | $60,384 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Ohio University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio University-Main Campus social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,990 one year after graduating and $49,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio University-Main Campus rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Ohio University-Main Campus ranks #284 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Ohio University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.