Social Work
Bachelor's degree · CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY
$42,227Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,273Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
54Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $42,227 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).
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $44,742 | $8,080 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn | $44,311 | $10,750 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $42,300 | $14,000 |
| Keuka College Keuka Park | $40,642 | $29,660 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo | $39,695 | $20,000 |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $39,373 | $21,073 |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $38,126 | $24,739 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester | $37,100 | $21,500 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $37,054 | $18,928 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,913 | $20,565 |
| College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island | $31,021 | — |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $28,723 | $19,750 |
| New York University New York | $26,837 | $25,000 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $24,676 | $21,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from CUNY Hunter College make?
The median salary is $42,227 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.