Social Work at Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Freed-Hardeman University graduates in social work earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Freed-Hardeman 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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| 407 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $41,566 | $50,432 | #318 | $26,873 |
| 408 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,210 | $43,348 | #407 | $40,736 |
| 409 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,165 | $46,611 | #383 | $31,692 |
| 410 | Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $40,833 | $44,606 | #400 | — |
| 411 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $40,565 | $41,993 | #415 | — |
| 412 | Goshen College Goshen, IN | $39,176 | $42,029 | #414 | — |
| 413 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $38,872 | $35,397 | #420 | — |
Other Majors at Freed-Hardeman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,718 | $64,784 | #954 of 966 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $50,335 | $44,142 | #10 of 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,057 | $40,936 | #573 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Freed-Hardeman University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Freed-Hardeman University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Freed-Hardeman University ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #400 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Freed-Hardeman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.