Social Work

Master's degree · California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA

CIP 44.07

$64,167Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,397Median earnings 4 years after
$78,871Median earnings 5 years after
$31,100Median federal debt
104Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $64,167 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $31,100, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$93,023$23,688
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$81,059$35,394
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$71,186$25,500
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock
$67,567$35,500
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$67,479$37,400
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$66,873$30,414
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$66,121$38,800
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$65,967$33,556
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$65,606$61,500
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$65,106$53,583
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$64,873$23,688
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$64,869$29,958
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$64,193$32,228
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$62,668$41,000
California State University-Chico
Chico
$62,661$18,968

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from California State University-Fullerton make?

The median salary is $64,167 one year after graduation and $78,871 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,100.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.