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Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Social Work at San Diego State University

San Diego, California · See Social Work nationally

Strong return
+$249,963 over 10 years

For graduates of Social Work at San Diego State University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

2.2 yrs
Break-even
+359%
10-year ROI
$76,958
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Social WorkProfessionalNot enough data
Social WorkCertificate$76,958$22,395+359%Strong return
Social WorkAssociate's$53,843$15,000+144%Strong return
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Social Work at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Certificate$88,174$29,958+1,512%Strong return
2California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Certificate$78,867+1,398%Strong return
3CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
Certificate$71,468$29,986+1,025%Strong return
4CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Certificate$73,624$41,000+965%Strong return
5San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Certificate$102,199+939%Strong return
6California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Certificate$77,306$37,400+913%Strong return
7California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA
Certificate$94,698$35,394+890%Strong return
8California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Certificate$79,777$23,688+849%Strong return
9California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
Certificate$80,032$35,500+842%Strong return
10California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Certificate$78,871$31,100+802%Strong return

Other majors at San Diego State University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer ScienceAssociate's$114,373$16,866+1,781%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's$109,894$17,375+1,651%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$100,171$17,999+1,380%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$99,279$19,499+1,335%Strong return
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's$96,719$15,218+1,326%Strong return
Civil EngineeringAssociate's$96,325$19,832+1,252%Strong return
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAssociate's$93,649$23,417+1,139%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$87,236$16,375+1,051%Strong return

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Social Work at San Diego State University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.