Social Work at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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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| 275 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $49,850 | $52,561 | #249 | $37,205 |
| 276 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,816 | $50,648 | #309 | — |
| 277 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $49,811 | $52,520 | #251 | $31,584 |
| 278 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $49,794 | $50,641 | #310 | $37,206 |
| 279 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $49,709 | $57,542 | #73 | — |
| 280 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #218 | $37,990 |
| 281 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $49,690 | $53,027 | #219 | $37,990 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,868 | $56,543 | $28,606 |
Other Majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,206 one year after graduating and $49,794 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #310 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.