Social Work at Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Norfolk State University graduates in social work earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norfolk State 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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| 113 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $64,391 | $67,893 | #66 | $51,511 |
| 114 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,368 | $67,869 | #67 | $51,191 |
| 115 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $64,301 | $68,335 | #58 | $55,075 |
| 116 | Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | $64,246 | $58,502 | #242 | $53,070 |
| 117 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $64,213 | $61,117 | #205 | $53,345 |
| 118 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $64,211 | $65,950 | #95 | $54,652 |
| 119 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $64,172 | $65,244 | #107 | $52,502 |
Other Majors at Norfolk State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $92,908 | $59,924 | #68 of 72 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,973 | $51,920 | #175 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norfolk State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,070 one year after graduating and $64,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norfolk State University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Norfolk State University ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Norfolk State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.