Social Work at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 264 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,246 | $53,905 | #191 | $41,657 |
| 265 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $50,169 | $51,852 | #271 | $37,404 |
| 266 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,156 | $56,931 | #86 | — |
| 267 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $50,130 | $59,307 | #42 | $34,344 |
| 268 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $50,122 | $52,035 | #261 | $37,908 |
| 269 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $50,073 | $50,910 | #301 | $30,436 |
| 270 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,025 | $53,684 | #196 | $36,727 |
Other Social Work Credentials at West Virginia University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,708 | $58,265 | $36,479 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,344 one year after graduating and $50,130 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, West Virginia University ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,778.
← All data for West Virginia 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.