Social Work at West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
West Virginia State 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 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia State 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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| 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 |
| 409 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,165 | $46,611 | #383 | $31,692 |
Other Majors at West Virginia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,169 | $43,709 | #1083 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,063 | $39,056 | #487 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,026 | $41,319 | #353 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,622 | — | #506 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,924 | $42,197 | #533 of 680 |
| Psychology | $42,434 | $28,185 | #891 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,303 | — | #498 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,866 | $26,351 | #643 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,764 | — | #423 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,060 one year after graduating and $41,571 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, West Virginia State University ranks #406 by median pay four years after graduation, and #350 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at West Virginia State 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 $31,000.
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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.