Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in social work earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 43 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $60,082 | $52,729 | #246 | $39,059 |
| 44 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $60,026 | $52,859 | #236 | $45,450 |
| 45 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $59,925 | $57,036 | #85 | $24,676 |
| 46 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $59,850 | $60,850 | #29 | $37,437 |
| 47 | Widener University Chester, PA | $59,654 | $60,669 | #30 | — |
| 48 | New York University New York, NY | $59,593 | $56,720 | #89 | $26,837 |
| 49 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $59,559 | $54,782 | #155 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at The University of Texas at Austin
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,515 | $64,396 | $37,719 |
Other Majors at The University of Texas at Austin by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,437 one year after graduating and $59,850 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,125.
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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.