Social Work at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in social work earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor 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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| 72 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $58,384 | $52,564 | #248 | — |
| 73 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $58,371 | $51,231 | #289 | $31,210 |
| 74 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $58,308 | $53,707 | #195 | $37,395 |
| 75 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $58,293 | $59,267 | #43 | — |
| 76 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $58,280 | $53,031 | #217 | $37,290 |
| 77 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $58,097 | $52,862 | #235 | $27,080 |
| 78 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $58,052 | $59,022 | #45 | $35,345 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Baylor University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,193 | $61,272 | $37,754 |
Other Majors at Baylor University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Baylor University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,198.
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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.