Social Work
Master's degree · Long Island University · Brookville, NY
$52,113Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,549Median earnings 4 years after
$70,227Median earnings 5 years after
$77,322Median federal debt
90Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Long Island University earn a median of $52,113 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 $77,322, about 148% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $63,051 | $29,986 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $60,587 | $41,000 |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $60,020 | $20,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $59,891 | $82,150 |
| College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island | $59,322 | $31,250 |
| Touro University New York | $58,117 | $61,500 |
| New York University New York | $57,712 | $78,508 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $56,761 | $50,500 |
| Yeshiva University New York | $55,878 | $41,678 |
| Adelphi University Garden City | $55,681 | $50,286 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $53,346 | $62,952 |
| University at Albany Albany | $53,345 | $37,349 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $52,840 | — |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $52,793 | $41,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $51,751 | $36,023 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Long Island University make?
The median salary is $52,113 one year after graduation and $70,227 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $77,322.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.