Social Work at Union University
Jackson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Union University graduates in social work earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union 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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| 354 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $46,403 | $49,754 | #338 | $35,544 |
| 355 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $46,324 | $47,112 | #379 | $36,308 |
| 356 | Concord University Athens, WV | $46,324 | $54,804 | #153 | $35,930 |
| 357 | Union University Jackson, TN | $46,286 | $50,562 | #312 | $38,056 |
| 358 | Malone University Canton, OH | $46,238 | $49,343 | #346 | — |
| 359 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,187 | $49,522 | #343 | $33,532 |
| 360 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $46,157 | $56,003 | #112 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Union University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,041 | $54,660 | $39,435 |
Other Majors at Union University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,824 | $68,399 | #921 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,234 | $58,201 | #661 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $57,184 | $38,886 | #429 of 516 |
| Psychology | $44,056 | — | #834 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,226 | $41,320 | #437 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,056 one year after graduating and $46,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Union University ranks #357 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Union University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,647.
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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.