Social Work
Master's degree · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,448Median earnings 3 years after
$102,199Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
187Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at San Jose State University earn a median of $79,448.
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-Northridge Northridge | $64,193 | $32,228 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $64,167 | $31,100 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $62,668 | $41,000 |
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$81,021 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$67,404 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$64,861 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,619 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,125 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$63,015 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,441 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,511 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$67,464 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$77,659 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$78,255 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$37,308 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$79,603 - Air TransportationBachelor's degree
$64,652 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$48,642 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$46,047 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$51,644 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$52,073 - Psychology, OtherBachelor's degree
$44,037 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$46,802
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from San Jose State University make?
The median salary is $79,448 and $102,199 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.