Social Work at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in social work earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Seattle 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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| 81 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $57,949 | $55,155 | #144 | $38,126 |
| 82 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $57,850 | $55,061 | #148 | — |
| 83 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $57,609 | $61,804 | #22 | — |
| 84 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,349 | $52,749 | #244 | — |
| 85 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $57,321 | $60,438 | #33 | $34,089 |
| 86 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $57,253 | $57,590 | #70 | — |
| 87 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $57,224 | $50,221 | #328 | $32,989 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Seattle University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,650 | $70,622 | $40,666 |
Other Majors at Seattle University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Seattle University ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social work ($51,790).
← All data for Seattle University · Methodology
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.