Social Work
Master's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA
$64,193Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,505Median earnings 4 years after
$79,887Median earnings 5 years after
$32,228Median federal debt
170Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $64,193 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 $32,228, about 50% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (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-Fullerton Fullerton | $64,167 | $31,100 |
| 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-Northridge make?
The median salary is $64,193 one year after graduation and $79,887 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,228.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.