U.S. median for this major: $51,748.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 23% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,579.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,485. College Scorecard.
Social Work at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Social Work graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Sierra University | $69,244 | $35,500 | $45,566 | 60% |
| 2 | California State University-San Bernardino | $69,201 | $13,018 | $4,564 | 55% |
| 3 | San Francisco State University | $68,524 | $17,259 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 4 | California State University-Long Beach | $68,448 | $11,276 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | $67,393 | $13,719 | $13,481 | 93% |
| 6 | Fresno Pacific University | $61,951 | $25,000 | $13,630 | 50% |
| 7 | Pacific Union College | $61,514 | — | $41,008 | 58% |
| 8 | California State University-Los Angeles | $59,545 | $11,000 | $3,967 | 53% |
| 9 | California State University-Sacramento | $58,280 | $18,000 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $57,953 | $23,286 | $13,171 | 49% |
| 11 | California State University-Chico | $57,146 | $17,000 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 12 | San Diego State University | $56,674 | $15,176 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 13 | California State University-Fresno | $56,038 | $12,000 | $7,000 | 57% |
| 14 | California State University-Northridge | $52,988 | $12,449 | $7,021 | 57% |
| 15 | University of Massachusetts Global | $47,441 | $34,250 | $32,654 | 43% |
13 more California colleges offer Social Work but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Work graduates
Social worker
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CSUN, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About CSUN
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,115
- Full cost breakdown · all 75 majors · overview
Related majors at CSUN
- Psychology$49,792
- Sociology$54,500
- Public Administration$85,789
CSUN Social Work questions
How much do CSUN Social Work graduates earn?
Social Work graduates of California State University-Northridge earn a median $52,988 four years after graduating and $34,447 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Work graduates across 419 colleges is $51,748.
How much debt do CSUN Social Work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Work graduates of California State University-Northridge is $12,449, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,579.
Where does CSUN rank for Social Work in California?
Of 15 California colleges reporting Social Work graduate earnings, California State University-Northridge ranks 14th. The highest is La Sierra University at $69,244.
What jobs do Social Work graduates get?
A common career is social worker, with a median wage of $71,250 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social and community service managers and probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “California State University-Northridge Social Work: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-northridge/majors/social-work (College Scorecard and BLS data).