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Best Social Work Schools in California

Top Social Work programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 16
Avg major earnings: $56,106

Top Social Work Programs in California

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1UC Berkeley

#36 national

$60,405
2San Diego State University

#123 national

$44,272
3California State University-Long Beach

#125 national

$59,826
4Azusa Pacific University

#324 national

$50,143
5California State University-Chico

#378 national

$47,270
6Fresno Pacific University

#410 national

N/A
7California State University-Sacramento

#444 national

$50,432
8Mount Saint Mary's University

#503 national

N/A
9San Francisco State University

#510 national

$56,474
10La Sierra University

#517 national

$60,961

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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