Social Work at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in social work earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 151 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,235 | $55,704 | #126 | $32,335 |
| 152 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $54,226 | $51,797 | #275 | $43,198 |
| 153 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $54,195 | $56,393 | #98 | $42,487 |
| 154 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $54,166 | $55,087 | #147 | $39,055 |
| 155 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $54,063 | $53,117 | #215 | $39,641 |
| 156 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $54,056 | $51,635 | #276 | $44,546 |
| 157 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $54,000 | $55,486 | #133 | $38,247 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Temple University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,621 | $62,274 | $52,379 |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,055 one year after graduating and $54,166 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Temple University ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.