Social Work at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Utah Valley University graduates in social work earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah Valley 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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| 117 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,754 | $58,786 | #47 | $38,446 |
| 118 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $55,743 | $53,246 | #213 | $45,371 |
| 119 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $55,715 | $50,734 | #305 | $38,559 |
| 120 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $55,713 | $52,803 | #239 | $37,937 |
| 121 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $55,699 | $49,049 | #355 | $38,596 |
| 122 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $55,602 | $52,922 | #227 | $37,054 |
| 123 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $55,600 | $58,624 | #52 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Utah Valley University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,066 | $71,388 | $29,164 |
Other Majors at Utah Valley University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,937 one year after graduating and $55,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,205.
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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.