Social Work at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in social work earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State 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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| 15 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $64,672 | $61,554 | #25 | — |
| 16 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,594 | $56,001 | #113 | — |
| 17 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $63,559 | $55,785 | #122 | $47,734 |
| 18 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $63,456 | $63,830 | #7 | $41,594 |
| 19 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $62,992 | $55,471 | #134 | $34,496 |
| 20 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $62,955 | $59,920 | #37 | $42,300 |
| 21 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $54,744 | #159 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Portland State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,241 | $77,091 | $47,784 |
Other Majors at Portland State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,594 one year after graduating and $63,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Portland State University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
← All data for Portland State 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.