# University at Albany: Social Work (bachelor's)

Albany, NY. IPEDS 196060, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-albany/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,913
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,475 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in NY: 15 of 27 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (27 colleges, $59,593): -$118
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,727

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,475 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,112 | $45,893 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,062 | $58,076 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $17,923 | $74,022 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,037 | $82,753 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,085 | $99,471 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College | $70,273 | $9,608 | $2,984 | 57% |
| Iona University | $66,417 | $25,749 | $29,188 | 56% |
| Fordham University | $66,349 | $27,000 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Adelphi University | $66,162 | $25,000 | $30,783 | 67% |
| Dominican University New York | $64,672 | not reported | $41,832 | 53% |
| CUNY Lehman College | $62,955 | $12,690 | $3,148 | 51% |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $61,558 | not reported | $5,579 | 34% |
| Skidmore College | $61,428 | not reported | $32,297 | 83% |
| Syracuse University | $60,920 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| CUNY York College | $60,820 | $9,500 | $4,456 | 32% |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | $60,755 | $15,096 | $5,718 | 20% |
| Siena College | $60,100 | $26,899 | $33,733 | 75% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $59,925 | $23,990 | $17,156 | 59% |
| New York University | $59,593 | $25,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| University at Albany | $59,475 | $23,000 | $17,167 | 62% |
| Stony Brook University | $59,449 | $23,981 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Long Island University | $59,425 | not reported | $33,062 | 57% |
| Molloy University | $59,130 | $25,000 | $24,347 | 70% |
| Mercy University | $59,024 | $26,000 | $14,072 | 46% |
| Nazareth University | $57,949 | $26,250 | $29,357 | 73% |
| Daemen University | $57,850 | $27,000 | $18,693 | 59% |
| SUNY Brockport | $55,602 | $23,354 | $16,353 | 55% |
| Marist University | $55,501 | $24,251 | $41,544 | 80% |
| Keuka College | $54,540 | $40,593 | $24,338 | 58% |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $53,223 | $24,340 | $15,897 | 50% |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $53,130 | $23,312 | $11,346 | 33% |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | $44,863 | $26,596 | $23,130 | 67% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $66,540 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, $65,100 NY, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $88,410 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, $95,980 NY, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $81,540 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, $80,350 NY, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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