Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,567
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
109
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Stanislaus graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Stanislaus graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in California (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Stanislaus$67,567$72,268
San Francisco State University$93,023$76,789
California State University-East Bay$81,059$78,282
California State University-Monterey Bay$71,186$72,624
California State University-San Bernardino$67,479$68,797
California State University-Long Beach$66,873$73,124
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$7,424$93,023
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$7,055$81,059
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$7,437$71,186
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$7,675$67,479
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$66,873

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Stanislaus, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.