Social Work
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at California State University-Fresno earn a median of $31,986 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $12,345, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $48,750 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $44,906 | $13,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $42,925 | $11,716 |
| La Sierra University Riverside | $42,213 | $35,167 |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $41,327 | $27,750 |
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno | $40,458 | $23,750 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $39,145 | $11,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles | $38,512 | $30,000 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $37,477 | $11,000 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $37,290 | $16,750 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $36,916 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $36,840 | $15,829 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $35,693 | $18,250 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $34,447 | $12,449 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $33,089 | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from California State University-Fresno make?
The median salary is $31,986 one year after graduation and $52,602 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,345.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.