Social Work at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in social work earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Liberty 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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| 343 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $46,974 | $47,773 | #373 | $32,316 |
| 344 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $46,971 | $42,771 | #411 | $37,537 |
| 345 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $46,945 | $50,379 | #323 | — |
| 346 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $46,799 | $55,366 | #137 | — |
| 347 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $46,705 | $52,884 | #231 | $33,575 |
| 348 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,667 | $52,971 | #225 | $33,771 |
| 349 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $46,548 | $49,937 | #334 | $36,294 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,691 | $29,559 | #462 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 | $24,139 | #294 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 | $37,379 | #301 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 | — | #605 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $43,532 | — | #75 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, West Liberty University ranks #346 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for social work ($51,790).
← All data for West Liberty 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.