Social Work at Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Southern Adventist University graduates in social work earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Adventist 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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| 213 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $51,646 | $45,329 | #395 | $33,095 |
| 214 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $51,605 | $62,613 | #16 | — |
| 215 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $51,575 | $55,330 | #138 | $38,652 |
| 216 | Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN | $51,516 | $56,276 | #102 | — |
| 217 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $51,512 | $56,271 | #103 | $30,204 |
| 218 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $51,470 | $54,699 | #162 | $38,824 |
| 219 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $51,349 | $55,057 | #149 | $39,295 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Southern Adventist University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,542 | $52,732 | $30,750 |
Other Majors at Southern Adventist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,525 | $66,005 | #586 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,895 | — | #125 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,119 | $43,283 | #235 of 680 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,307 | — | #1113 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Adventist University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Adventist University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Southern Adventist University ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Southern Adventist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.