Social Work at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in social work earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall 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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| 402 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $42,453 | $50,027 | #331 | $22,458 |
| 403 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $42,390 | $51,432 | #284 | $28,262 |
| 404 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,979 | $47,533 | #376 | — |
| 405 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,684 | $49,315 | #347 | $33,344 |
| 406 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $41,571 | $49,181 | #350 | $30,060 |
| 407 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $41,566 | $50,432 | #318 | $26,873 |
| 408 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,210 | $43,348 | #407 | $40,736 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Marshall University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,490 | $61,852 | $23,077 |
Other Majors at Marshall University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,344 one year after graduating and $41,684 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Marshall University ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #347 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,041.
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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.