Social Work at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in social work earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College 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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| 382 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $44,711 | $47,589 | #375 | $34,463 |
| 383 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $44,701 | $46,588 | #384 | — |
| 384 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $44,592 | $47,854 | #372 | $30,509 |
| 385 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $44,276 | $49,095 | #352 | — |
| 386 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $44,174 | $44,912 | #399 | $34,664 |
| 387 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $44,152 | $48,231 | #365 | $34,384 |
| 388 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $43,989 | $47,192 | #377 | $40,532 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $71,888 | $67,338 | #10 of 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,371 | $50,519 | #165 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,979 | $42,514 | #988 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,686 | $39,489 | #397 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,280 | — | #578 of 660 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $39,738 | — | #18 of 20 |
| Psychology | $32,207 | — | #1026 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,276 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Columbia College ranks #385 by median pay four years after graduation, and #352 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.