Social Work at Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Western University graduates in social work earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania Western 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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| 369 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $45,476 | $48,530 | #360 | $39,254 |
| 370 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $45,467 | $43,431 | #406 | $46,368 |
| 371 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,451 | $49,650 | #340 | $35,574 |
| 372 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,436 | $46,209 | #389 | $39,192 |
| 373 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $45,275 | $53,353 | #209 | $32,532 |
| 374 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $45,229 | $48,095 | #368 | $29,355 |
| 375 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $45,224 | $48,532 | #359 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Pennsylvania Western University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,978 | $58,490 | $40,697 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania Western University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Western University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,192 one year after graduating and $45,436 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Western University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Pennsylvania Western University ranks #372 by median pay four years after graduation, and #389 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
← All data for Pennsylvania Western 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.