Social Work bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 27 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · $9,608 federal debt$70,2732Iona UniversityNew Rochelle · $25,749 federal debt$66,4173Fordham UniversityBronx · $27,000 federal debt$66,3494Adelphi UniversityGarden City · $25,000 federal debt$66,1625Dominican University New YorkOrangeburg · Debt not reported$64,6726CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx · $12,690 federal debt$62,9557College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island · Debt not reported$61,5588Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs · Debt not reported$61,4289Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · $27,000 federal debt$60,92010CUNY York CollegeJamaica · $9,500 federal debt$60,820
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $95,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,200–$122,840
- State employment
- 19,340
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $65,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,230–$79,510
- State employment
- 30,170
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $98,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,890–$107,500
- State employment
- 1,840
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $84,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,850–$96,350
- State employment
- 2,470
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $73,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,630–$91,950
- State employment
- 20,440
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $79,380
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,430–$95,520
- State employment
- 14,820
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $80,350
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,510–$96,160
- State employment
- 4,360
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $64,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,550–$76,600
- State employment
- 770
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College | New York | $70,273 | $9,608 |
| 2 | Iona University | New Rochelle | $66,417 | $25,749 |
| 3 | Fordham University | Bronx | $66,349 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Adelphi University | Garden City | $66,162 | $25,000 |
| 5 | Dominican University New York | Orangeburg | $64,672 | Not available |
| 6 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx | $62,955 | $12,690 |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island | $61,558 | Not available |
| 8 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs | $61,428 | Not available |
| 9 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $60,920 | $27,000 |
| 10 | CUNY York College | Jamaica | $60,820 | $9,500 |
| 11 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn | $60,755 | $15,096 |
| 12 | Siena University | Loudonville | $60,100 | $26,899 |
| 13 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh | $59,925 | $23,990 |
| 14 | New York University | New York | $59,593 | $25,000 |
| 15 | University at Albany | Albany | $59,475 | $23,000 |
| 16 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook | $59,449 | $23,981 |
| 17 | Long Island University | Brookville | $59,425 | Not available |
| 18 | Molloy University | Rockville Centre | $59,130 | $25,000 |
| 19 | Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry | $59,024 | $26,000 |
| 20 | Nazareth University | Rochester | $57,949 | $26,250 |
| 21 | Daemen University | Amherst | $57,850 | $27,000 |
| 22 | SUNY Brockport | Brockport | $55,602 | $23,354 |
| 23 | Marist University | Poughkeepsie | $55,501 | $24,251 |
| 24 | Keuka College | Keuka Park | $54,540 | $40,593 |
| 25 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia | $53,223 | $24,340 |
| 26 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo | $53,130 | $23,312 |
| 27 | Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester | $44,863 | $26,596 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in New York
What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 27 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,593 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 23 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY Hunter College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.