Social Work at Radford University
Radford, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Radford University graduates in social work earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Radford 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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| 320 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $48,003 | $43,711 | #404 | $38,828 |
| 321 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $47,853 | $51,066 | #298 | — |
| 322 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $47,791 | $54,247 | #173 | $35,750 |
| 323 | Radford University Radford, VA | $47,716 | $43,450 | #405 | $38,272 |
| 324 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $47,699 | $45,207 | #396 | $31,746 |
| 325 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $47,660 | $50,133 | #329 | $30,372 |
| 326 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #306 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Radford University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,870 | $61,332 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Radford University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Radford University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,272 one year after graduating and $47,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Radford University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Radford University ranks #323 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Radford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,994.
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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.