Social Work at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Texas Tech 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 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Tech 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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| 67 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $59,024 | $56,179 | #107 | $39,373 |
| 68 | Heritage University Toppenish, WA | $58,634 | $53,931 | #190 | $37,164 |
| 69 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $58,449 | $54,661 | #163 | $39,742 |
| 70 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $58,441 | $59,417 | #41 | $33,921 |
| 71 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $58,412 | $51,263 | #288 | $40,316 |
| 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 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Texas Tech University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,166 | $61,750 | $25,650 |
Other Majors at Texas Tech University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Tech University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,921 one year after graduating and $58,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Tech University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Texas Tech University ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Texas Tech 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 $25,750.
← All data for Texas Tech University · 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.