Social Work at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
East Tennessee State University 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Tennessee State 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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| 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 |
| 389 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,855 | $47,907 | #370 | $32,514 |
| 390 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $43,795 | $45,337 | #394 | — |
| 391 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $43,675 | $46,869 | #380 | — |
| 392 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $43,661 | $49,559 | #342 | $34,792 |
Other Social Work Credentials at East Tennessee State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,035 | $53,352 | $44,220 |
Other Majors at East Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Tennessee State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,514 one year after graduating and $43,855 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Tennessee State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, East Tennessee State University ranks #389 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at East Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
← All data for East Tennessee State 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.