Social Work at Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · Master's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Brigham Young University graduates in social work earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young University Compares for Social Work
All 279 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 148 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $62,202 | $66,206 | #86 | $44,652 |
| 149 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $62,188 | $63,227 | #149 | — |
| 150 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $62,101 | $64,619 | #120 | $54,548 |
| 151 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $62,078 | $58,835 | #236 | $52,074 |
| 152 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $62,036 | $66,029 | #90 | $52,014 |
| 153 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $61,914 | $65,281 | #105 | $50,133 |
| 154 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $61,852 | $73,174 | #23 | $47,490 |
Other Majors at Brigham Young University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $158,399 | $121,135 | #35 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $130,090 | $124,425 | #39 of 48 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,351 | — | #121 of 432 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $115,974 | $98,848 | #49 of 62 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $103,822 | $78,636 | #21 of 453 |
| Civil Engineering | $103,440 | $74,460 | #27 of 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $103,427 | $84,461 | #75 of 83 |
| Public Administration | $87,075 | $58,390 | #54 of 243 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $74,972 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $48,148 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,074 one year after graduating and $62,078 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Brigham Young University ranks #151 by median pay four years after graduation, and #236 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Brigham Young University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.