Social Work at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 106% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific 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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| 82 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $66,873 | $70,510 | #37 | $52,900 |
| 83 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $66,816 | $62,486 | #170 | $51,748 |
| 84 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,697 | $58,539 | #241 | $51,318 |
| 85 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $66,596 | $66,988 | #76 | $51,507 |
| 86 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $66,536 | $63,060 | #152 | $53,235 |
| 87 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $66,503 | $59,874 | #221 | $54,551 |
| 88 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $66,438 | $58,312 | #244 | $54,225 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $128,605 | $117,165 | #97 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $100,098 | $78,336 | #58 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,510 | $86,143 | #456 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $81,207 | $48,556 | #34 of 322 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,584 | $65,524 | #60 of 243 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,047 | $53,398 | #159 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,746 | $49,375 | #201 of 380 |
| Education | — | $48,742 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,651 | $49,513 | #67 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,507 one year after graduating and $66,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Pacific University ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $70,328.
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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.