Social Work at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Associate's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in social work earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas College Compares for Social Work
All 36 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 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $57,548 | $50,509 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $51,690 | $45,518 | #12 | — |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $51,496 | $52,372 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $50,662 | $51,508 | #3 | $34,003 |
| 5 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #14 | $37,250 |
| 6 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #15 | $37,250 |
| 7 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,819 | $52,528 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $44,990 | $45,742 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $44,586 | $47,580 | #5 | — |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $43,871 | $46,817 | #6 | — |
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| 26 | Camden County College Blackwood, NJ | $36,916 | $32,401 | #35 | $24,616 |
| 27 | Clark State College Springfield, OH | $36,363 | $38,805 | #23 | $29,981 |
| 28 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $35,857 | $31,576 | #36 | — |
| 29 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $35,379 | $35,970 | #29 | $18,336 |
| 30 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $35,009 | $37,360 | #27 | — |
| 31 | San Juan College Farmington, NM | $34,685 | $40,160 | #21 | — |
| 32 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $34,457 | $35,033 | #31 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,336 one year after graduating and $35,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for social work?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, South Texas College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for social work ($39,409).
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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.