Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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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| 178 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $52,988 | $48,216 | #366 | $34,447 |
| 179 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,962 | $55,842 | #119 | $38,517 |
| 180 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $52,903 | $56,222 | #106 | $40,692 |
| 181 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,888 | $55,033 | #150 | $37,952 |
| 182 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $52,870 | $51,944 | #265 | $41,543 |
| 183 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,766 | $53,648 | #198 | $38,660 |
| 184 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,765 | $50,402 | #322 | $43,726 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,870 | — | $20,500 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,952 one year after graduating and $52,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #150 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.