Social Work at Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · Associate's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Texas Southmost College graduates in social work earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Southmost 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 | — |
| 11 | University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH | $43,871 | $46,817 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Texas Southmost College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,687 | $61,406 | #226 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,614 | $25,873 | #174 of 205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,284 | $25,923 | #331 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,191 | $22,111 | #733 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,445 | $10,576 | #152 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Southmost College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Southmost College rank for social work?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Texas Southmost College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Texas Southmost College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for social work ($39,409), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,250.
← All data for Texas Southmost College · Methodology
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.