Social Work at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in social work earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 348 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,667 | $52,971 | #225 | $33,771 |
| 349 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $46,548 | $49,937 | #334 | $36,294 |
| 350 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $46,548 | $51,615 | #277 | $35,070 |
| 351 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,494 | $50,790 | #303 | $36,220 |
| 352 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,459 | $50,749 | #304 | $33,726 |
| 353 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $46,451 | $50,000 | #333 | — |
| 354 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $46,403 | $49,754 | #338 | $35,544 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Memphis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,507 | $61,683 | $48,295 |
Other Majors at University of Memphis by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,220 one year after graduating and $46,494 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Memphis ranks #351 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,250.
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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.