Social Work: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of social work graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 9 colleges. National median: $93,790, rising to $101,907 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Connecticut State University | CT | $111,490 | — | $70,787 |
| 2 | New York University | NY | $111,147 | $130,490 | $74,400 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $104,472 | $105,646 | $50,800 |
| 4 | University of Southern California | CA | $97,658 | $113,125 | $127,849 |
| 5 | University of St Thomas | MN | $93,790 | $84,830 | — |
| 6 | Capella University | MN | $87,147 | $101,380 | $63,970 |
| 7 | Walden University | MN | $82,655 | $99,933 | $138,500 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | $81,955 | $101,907 | — |
| 9 | Aurora University | IL | $74,621 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do social work graduates earn?
The median college reports $93,790 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in social work and $101,907 four years after. The highest is $111,490 at Southern Connecticut State University.
How much student debt do social work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $74,400 at the typical college.