Social Work at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
University of Utah graduates in social work earn 15% 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 University of Utah 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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| 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 | — |
| 50 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $59,551 | $56,440 | #97 | $38,338 |
| 51 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,545 | $54,182 | #177 | $37,477 |
| 52 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $52,405 | #255 | $41,187 |
| 53 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,475 | $56,608 | #90 | $32,913 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Utah
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,814 | $67,368 | $32,563 |
Other Majors at University of Utah by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Utah social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,338 one year after graduating and $59,551 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Utah rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Utah ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Utah worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,903.
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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.