Social Work at Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Eastern University graduates in social work earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern 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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| 352 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,459 | $50,749 | #304 | $33,726 |
| 353 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $46,451 | $50,000 | #333 | — |
| 354 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $46,403 | $49,754 | #338 | $35,544 |
| 355 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $46,324 | $47,112 | #379 | $36,308 |
| 356 | Concord University Athens, WV | $46,324 | $54,804 | #153 | $35,930 |
| 357 | Union University Jackson, TN | $46,286 | $50,562 | #312 | $38,056 |
| 358 | Malone University Canton, OH | $46,238 | $49,343 | #346 | — |
Other Majors at Eastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,697 | $83,733 | #356 of 966 |
| Marketing | $63,825 | $51,655 | #321 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,237 | $52,763 | #790 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,371 | $25,732 | #207 of 660 |
| Criminology | $56,695 | $34,876 | #53 of 113 |
| Psychology | $47,539 | — | #675 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,736 | $42,696 | #392 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,308 one year after graduating and $46,324 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Eastern University ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #379 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Eastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.