Social Work at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Master's Degree · about 225 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania 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 97% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pennsylvania Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 64 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $68,882 | $62,016 | #184 | $55,081 |
| 65 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $68,882 | $62,016 | #185 | $55,081 |
| 66 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $68,882 | $62,016 | #186 | $55,081 |
| 67 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $68,695 | $69,863 | #39 | $54,533 |
| 68 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $68,679 | $65,603 | #100 | $56,823 |
| 69 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $68,674 | $60,475 | #217 | $57,311 |
| 70 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $68,318 | $65,258 | #106 | $55,463 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Pennsylvania
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $95,259 | $101,907 | — |
Other Majors at University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,533 one year after graduating and $68,695 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,845.
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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.