Social Work at Roberts Wesleyan University

With a small cohort of graduates, Roberts Wesleyan's social work program produces first-year earnings of $37,100—essentially matching the national median but falling below New York's state median of $38,126. More notably, it ranks in just the 40th percentile among the state's 31 social work programs, meaning six in ten New York programs deliver better starting outcomes. The CUNY system dominates the state rankings, with York and Medgar Evers graduates earning around $44,000—roughly $7,000 more annually than Roberts Wesleyan alumni.

The $26,596 debt load translates to a 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio, which is manageable for social work (a field where six-figure debt would be catastrophic). However, you're paying private school prices for outcomes that trail many public alternatives. Given that 40% of Roberts Wesleyan students receive Pell grants, many families here are financing this degree through loans when more affordable options exist nearby.

The small sample size—under 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift significantly year to year, making this harder to evaluate than programs with larger cohorts. For families committed to Roberts Wesleyan's faith-based environment, the financial picture isn't alarming, but if maximizing early earnings matters, the data suggests exploring CUNY campuses or other programs higher in New York's rankings. In social work, where graduate school is often necessary for advancement, keeping undergraduate debt low typically matters more than institutional prestige.