Best Social Work Colleges in the Northeast (2026)
Updated
Part of Best Public Administration Colleges in the Northeast
This page ranks the 77 Social Work programs in the Northeast by the median earnings of Social Work graduates four years after completing. Across the 71 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $70,356 at Providence College to $32,391, with a median of $57,850.
For 3 of the listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.
The list splits almost evenly between 39 public and 38 private nonprofit institutions. CUNY Hunter College ranks 20th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and CUNY Hunter College posts the lowest average net price at $2,984.
New York University reports the highest six-year completion rate, graduating 88% of its students within six years.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Median Social Work Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College · Providence, RI | $70,356 | $48,523 | $28,152 | 50.9% |
| Providence College reports median earnings of $70,356 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, the highest figure on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates), Community Organization and Advocacy (10 graduates) | |||||
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY | $70,273 | $2,984 | $1,029 | 53.8% |
| CUNY Hunter College carries an average net price of $2,984, the lowest among the 77 schools, and ranks 20th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (43 graduates) | |||||
| 3 | Iona University · New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $29,188 | $25,785 | 86.9% |
| Iona University, a private nonprofit university in New Rochelle, admits 87% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 56%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates) | |||||
| 4 | Fordham University · Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $44,338 | $32,474 | 59.3% |
| Fordham University graduates earn a median of $66,349 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate stands at 82%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (16 graduates) | |||||
| 5 | Adelphi University · Garden City, NY | $66,162 | $30,783 | $24,095 | 65.9% |
| Adelphi University reports median earnings of $66,162 for its Social Work graduates and an average net price of $24,095 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (43 graduates) | |||||
| 6 | Dominican University New York · Orangeburg, NY | $64,672 | $41,832 | $40,695 | 63.3% |
| Dominican University New York ranks 6th on this list with median earnings of $64,672, and its admission rate is 63%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (6 graduates) | |||||
| 7 | Seton Hall University · South Orange, NJ | $63,559 | $31,446 | $19,623 | 73.3% |
| Seton Hall University shows a six-year completion rate of 69% alongside median earnings of $63,559 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($63,559) | |||||
| 8 | Simmons University · Boston, MA | $62,992 | $25,265 | $18,027 | 70.0% |
| Simmons University reports an average net price of $18,027 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 72%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (19 graduates) | |||||
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College · Bronx, NY | $62,955 | $3,148 | $1,589 | 56.6% |
| CUNY Lehman College ranks 42nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $62,955 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (133 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($62,955) | |||||
| 10 | Centenary University · Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $20,503 | $13,329 | 83.1% |
| Centenary University admits 83% of applicants and reports median earnings of $62,373 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (12 graduates) | |||||
| 11 | Eastern Connecticut State University · Willimantic, CT | $61,908 | $21,067 | $17,654 | 83.0% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University posts a six-year completion rate of 58% and an average net price of $21,067 for all family-income levels. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (39 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($61,908) | |||||
| 12 | Anna Maria College · Paxton, MA | $61,652 | $28,333 | $25,554 | 50.3% |
| Anna Maria College reports median earnings of $61,652 for its Social Work graduates and an admission rate of 50%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (16 graduates), Human Services, General (6 graduates), Community Organization and Advocacy (5 graduates) | |||||
| 13 | College of Staten Island CUNY · Staten Island, NY | $61,558 | $5,579 | $3,903 | 92.3% |
| College of Staten Island CUNY, a public university in Staten Island, reports median earnings of $61,558 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $5,579. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (25 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($61,558) | |||||
| 14 | Skidmore College · Saratoga Springs, NY | $61,428 | $32,297 | $9,932 | 21.1% |
| A private nonprofit college in Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College admits 21% of applicants and graduates 83% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates) | |||||
| 15 | College of Our Lady of the Elms · Chicopee, MA | $60,938 | $17,545 | $8,099 | 85.3% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms ranks 15th on this list with median earnings of $60,938 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 68%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (46 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($60,938) | |||||
| 16 | Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY | $60,920 | $38,793 | $15,817 | 45.9% |
| Syracuse University has an admission rate of 46% and an average net price of $38,793, while its six-year completion rate reaches 84%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Administration (85 graduates), Human Services, General (24 graduates), Social Work (20 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Administration ($89,732) | |||||
| 17 | CUNY York College · Jamaica, NY | $60,820 | $4,456 | $2,861 | 64.1% |
| CUNY York College, a public university in Jamaica, reports median earnings of $60,820 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (81 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($60,820) | |||||
| 18 | CUNY Medgar Evers College · Brooklyn, NY | $60,755 | $5,718 | $4,368 | 86.1% |
| With an average net price of $5,718, CUNY Medgar Evers College admits 86% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 20%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (66 graduates), Public Administration (19 graduates) | |||||
| 19 | Siena University · Loudonville, NY | $60,100 | $33,733 | $26,417 | 69.0% |
| Siena University ranks 19th on this list, posting median earnings of $60,100 four years after completing and an average net price of $33,733. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (15 graduates) | |||||
| 20 | Salem State University · Salem, MA | $60,026 | $15,996 | $10,516 | 95.9% |
| Salem State University admits 96% of applicants and reports median earnings of $60,026 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (48 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($60,026) | |||||
| 21 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY | $59,925 | $17,156 | $9,400 | 78.4% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh ranks 21st on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 59% and an average net price of $17,156. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (38 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,925) | |||||
| 22 | Widener University · Chester, PA | $59,654 | $25,759 | $21,200 | 70.9% |
| Widener University reports median earnings of $59,654 four years after completing and an average net price of $25,759, while its admission rate is 71%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (8 graduates) | |||||
| 23 | New York University · New York, NY | $59,593 | $37,050 | $16,977 | 9.2% |
| New York University ranks 146th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $59,593 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,593) | |||||
| 24 | Bridgewater State University · Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $16,383 | $10,007 | 87.8% |
| Bridgewater State University reports median earnings of $59,510 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 88%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (92 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,510) | |||||
| 25 | University at Albany · Albany, NY | $59,475 | $17,167 | $11,112 | 69.1% |
| University at Albany reports median earnings of $59,475 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $17,167. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Policy Analysis (29 graduates), Social Work (22 graduates) | |||||
| 26 | University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford, CT | $59,465 | $27,989 | $24,563 | 78.6% |
| A private nonprofit university in West Hartford, University of Saint Joseph admits 79% of applicants and graduates 64% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (13 graduates) | |||||
| 27 | Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY | $59,449 | $18,784 | $12,943 | 49.0% |
| Stony Brook University ranks 27th on this list and holds the 45th spot on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (62 graduates) | |||||
| 28 | Southern Connecticut State University · New Haven, CT | $59,438 | $20,857 | $17,736 | 91.5% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 50%, Southern Connecticut State University reports an average net price of $17,736 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,438) | |||||
| 29 | Long Island University · Brookville, NY | $59,425 | $33,062 | $22,019 | 86.2% |
| Long Island University posts median earnings of $59,425 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 86%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates) | |||||
| 30 | Central Connecticut State University · New Britain, CT | $59,309 | $16,857 | $13,589 | 73.3% |
| Central Connecticut State University ranks 30th on this list and reports an average net price of $16,857. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (50 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,309) | |||||
| 31 | Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJ | $59,147 | $30,988 | $18,924 | 89.0% |
| A private nonprofit institution in West Long Branch, Monmouth University graduates 72% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $59,147 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (36 graduates) | |||||
| 32 | Molloy University · Rockville Centre, NY | $59,130 | $24,347 | $17,548 | 81.7% |
| Molloy University admits 82% of applicants and holds the 212th spot on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (11 graduates) | |||||
| 33 | Stockton University · Galloway, NJ | $59,102 | $20,670 | $15,135 | 88.9% |
| Stockton University reports an average net price of $15,135 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 69%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (83 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,102) | |||||
| 34 | Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY | $59,024 | $14,072 | $11,974 | 85.8% |
| Mercy University ranks 34th on this list and reports an average net price of $14,072. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (30 graduates), Human Services, General (21 graduates), Public Policy Analysis (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($59,024), Human Services, General ($49,634) | |||||
| 35 | Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT | $58,384 | $46,174 | $38,691 | 65.4% |
| Sacred Heart University posts median earnings of $58,384 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $46,174. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (14 graduates) | |||||
| 36 | Ramapo College of New Jersey · Mahwah, NJ | $58,371 | $18,173 | $9,008 | 70.6% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey admits 71% of applicants and reports an average net price of $9,008 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (57 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($58,371) | |||||
| 37 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Durham, NH | $58,308 | $23,805 | $16,523 | 88.2% |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus reports median earnings of $58,308 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate reaches 76%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($58,308) | |||||
| 38 | Nazareth University · Rochester, NY | $57,949 | $29,357 | $22,796 | 74.7% |
| A private nonprofit institution in Rochester, Nazareth University admits 75% of applicants and shows an average net price of $29,357. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (28 graduates), Community Organization and Advocacy (6 graduates) | |||||
| 39 | Daemen University · Amherst, NY | $57,850 | $18,693 | $10,773 | 68.3% |
| Daemen University ranks 39th on this list with median earnings of $57,850, and its average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $10,773. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (19 graduates) | |||||
| 40 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ | $56,797 | $24,406 | $16,343 | 58.2% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks 40th on this list and holds an Azimuth composite rank of 30th among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside a six-year completion rate of 84%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (83 graduates), Public Policy Analysis (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($56,797) | |||||
| 41 | Alvernia University · Reading, PA | $56,243 | $28,138 | $23,436 | 58.1% |
| Graduates of Alvernia University earn a median of $56,243 four years after completing their Social Work degree, and the school admits 58% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (18 graduates) | |||||
| 42 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA | $56,092 | $30,434 | $14,709 | 58.1% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus posts a six-year completion rate of 86% and an average net price of $14,709 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($56,092) | |||||
| 43 | Western Connecticut State University · Danbury, CT | $56,058 | $17,604 | $13,507 | 87.0% |
| With median earnings of $56,058, Western Connecticut State University ranks 43rd on this list and reports an average net price of $17,604. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (35 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($56,058) | |||||
| 44 | Westfield State University · Westfield, MA | $55,699 | $16,721 | $10,751 | 81.4% |
| Westfield State University admits 81% of applicants and its Social Work graduates earn a median of $55,699 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($55,699) | |||||
| 45 | SUNY Brockport · Brockport, NY | $55,602 | $16,353 | $10,911 | 70.7% |
| SUNY Brockport ranks 45th on this list and shows an average net price of $10,911 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 55%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (57 graduates) | |||||
| 46 | Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,501 | $41,544 | $26,083 | 56.5% |
| A private nonprofit university in Poughkeepsie, Marist University reports median earnings of $55,501 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (19 graduates) | |||||
| 47 | La Salle University · Philadelphia, PA | $55,431 | $19,409 | $16,545 | 96.6% |
| La Salle University admits 97% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $55,431 four years after completing their Social Work degree. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (34 graduates) | |||||
| 48 | Gordon College · Wenham, MA | $55,315 | $24,883 | $21,829 | 69.2% |
| Gordon College ranks 48th on this list with a six-year completion rate of 69% and an average net price of $24,883. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($55,315) | |||||
| 49 | Elizabethtown College · Elizabethtown, PA | $54,837 | $26,598 | $17,776 | 77.9% |
| Elizabethtown College, a private nonprofit university in Elizabethtown, admits 78% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 76%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Services, General (9 graduates), Social Work (6 graduates) | |||||
| 50 | Keuka College · Keuka Park, NY | $54,540 | $24,338 | $19,368 | 68.1% |
| Keuka College reports median earnings of $54,540 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $24,338. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (95 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($54,540) | |||||
| 51 | University of Vermont · Burlington, VT | $54,235 | $19,343 | $11,127 | 65.3% |
| With an admission rate of 65%, University of Vermont graduates 79% of its students within six years and ranks 729th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (29 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($54,235) | |||||
| 52 | Temple University · Philadelphia, PA | $54,166 | $28,198 | $22,694 | 80.4% |
| Temple University posts median earnings of $54,166 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $22,694 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($54,166) | |||||
| 53 | Rhode Island College · Providence, RI | $53,312 | $9,478 | $6,378 | 91.8% |
| Rhode Island College carries an average net price of $9,478 and reports median earnings of $53,312 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (101 graduates), Public Administration (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($53,312) | |||||
| 54 | SUNY at Fredonia · Fredonia, NY | $53,223 | $15,897 | $9,395 | 77.7% |
| SUNY at Fredonia admits 78% of applicants, and its Social Work graduates earn a median of $53,223 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($53,223) | |||||
| 55 | SUNY Buffalo State University · Buffalo, NY | $53,130 | $11,346 | $7,405 | 73.0% |
| An average net price of $7,405 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with a six-year completion rate of 33% at SUNY Buffalo State University. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (61 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($53,130) | |||||
| 56 | University of Southern Maine · Portland, ME | $52,903 | $13,596 | $9,999 | 79.2% |
| University of Southern Maine ranks 509th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Social Work graduates earn a median of $52,903 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (27 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($52,903) | |||||
| 57 | Plymouth State University · Plymouth, NH | $52,587 | $19,216 | $14,676 | 87.5% |
| Plymouth State University reports median earnings of $52,587 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $19,216. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($52,587) | |||||
| 58 | Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PA | $52,511 | $26,502 | $19,393 | 79.0% |
| Messiah University admits 79% of applicants and graduates 75% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (17 graduates) | |||||
| 59 | Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ | $51,646 | $15,566 | $10,880 | 87.9% |
| Montclair State University posts median earnings of $51,646 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and ranks 56th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (42 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($51,646) | |||||
| 60 | University of Maine · Orono, ME | $51,470 | $17,510 | $12,642 | 96.6% |
| University of Maine admits 97% of applicants, and its Social Work graduates earn a median of $51,470 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($51,470) | |||||
| 61 | University of Massachusetts-Boston · Boston, MA | $51,034 | $17,707 | $14,070 | 83.8% |
| Ranks 61st on this list, University of Massachusetts-Boston reports $51,034 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($51,034) | |||||
| 62 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania · East Stroudsburg, PA | $50,979 | $18,134 | $15,365 | 92.1% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania posts $50,979 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing and admits 92% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (27 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($50,979) | |||||
| 63 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania · Shippensburg, PA | $49,794 | $23,726 | $18,709 | 86.5% |
| An average net price of $23,726 is reported by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, which ranks 63rd on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (41 graduates), Public Administration (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($49,794) | |||||
| 64 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania · Millersville, PA | $49,400 | $20,787 | $14,565 | 86.2% |
| A six-year completion rate of 58% coincides with Millersville University of Pennsylvania reporting $49,400 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (87 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($49,400) | |||||
| 65 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania · Bloomsburg, PA | $48,454 | $15,699 | $11,374 | 93.1% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admits 93% of applicants and reports $48,454 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (92 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($48,454) | |||||
| 66 | Georgian Court University · Lakewood, NJ | $48,365 | $19,285 | $12,683 | 78.8% |
| Ranked 66th on this list, Georgian Court University shows an average net price of $19,285 and admits 79% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($48,365) | |||||
| 67 | Carlow University · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,486 | $20,786 | $17,901 | 87.0% |
| Carlow University reports $47,486 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, with a six-year completion rate of 60%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (8 graduates) | |||||
| 68 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania · Kutztown, PA | $47,221 | $21,331 | $15,957 | 90.8% |
| An average net price of $21,331 is paired with an admission rate of 91% at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (51 graduates), Public Administration (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($47,221) | |||||
| 69 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Slippery Rock, PA | $46,974 | $19,608 | $12,555 | 71.5% |
| Its six-year completion rate of 66% places Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 69th on this list, with $46,974 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (43 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($46,974) | |||||
| 70 | Eastern University · Saint Davids, PA | $46,324 | $26,662 | $26,557 | 90.8% |
| Admits 91% of applicants, Eastern University reports an average net price of $26,662 and ranks 70th on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($46,324) | |||||
| 71 | Cairn University-Langhorne · Langhorne, PA | $45,729 | $27,642 | $24,029 | 88.2% |
| Ranks 71st on this list, Cairn University-Langhorne reports $45,729 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($45,729) | |||||
| 72 | Pennsylvania Western University · California, PA | $45,436 | $18,256 | $13,944 | 94.3% |
| Pennsylvania Western University reports $45,436 in median earnings for its Social Work graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $18,256. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Social Work ($45,436) | |||||
| 73 | Roberts Wesleyan University · Rochester, NY | $44,863 | $23,130 | $22,922 | 70.6% |
| Roberts Wesleyan University reports median earnings of $44,863 for its Social Work graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 67%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (26 graduates) | |||||
| 74 | Lancaster Bible College · Lancaster, PA | No published median | $25,480 | $24,486 | 55.9% |
| A private nonprofit institution in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College admits 56% of applicants and carries an average net price of $25,480. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Services, General (11 graduates), Social Work (11 graduates) | |||||
| 75 | Cedar Crest College · Allentown, PA | $33,565 | $18,659 | $21,044 | 84.1% |
| Cedar Crest College posts median earnings of $33,565 for its Social Work graduates two years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 84%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (10 graduates) | |||||
| 76 | Salve Regina University · Newport, RI | $33,281 | $36,967 | $26,939 | 68.2% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 77%, Salve Regina University reports median earnings of $33,281 for its Social Work graduates two years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (9 graduates) | |||||
| 77 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania · West Chester, PA | $32,391 | $23,331 | $17,018 | 78.4% |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a public university in West Chester, reports median earnings of $32,391 for its Social Work graduates two years after completing and an average net price of $23,331. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Social Work (61 graduates) | |||||
How this list is ordered
Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Social Work graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Social Work earnings cohort in the Northeast appear. The figure covers federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after they finished the program. For 3 of the 77 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 71 schools with a published figure. The gap between first-ranked Providence College and second-ranked CUNY Hunter College is just $83.
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