Social Work
Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY
$26,837Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,593Median earnings 4 years after
$67,149Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at New York University earn a median of $26,837 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). Median debt is $25,000, about 93% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $42,227 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 New York University make?
The median salary is $26,837 one year after graduation and $67,149 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.