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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.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $60,405 |
| 2 | San Diego State University #123 national | $44,272 |
| 3 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $59,826 |
| 4 | Azusa Pacific University #324 national | $50,143 |
| 5 | California State University-Chico #378 national | $47,270 |
| 6 | Fresno Pacific University #410 national | N/A |
| 7 | California State University-Sacramento #444 national | $50,432 |
| 8 | Mount Saint Mary's University #503 national | N/A |
| 9 | San Francisco State University #510 national | $56,474 |
| 10 | La Sierra University #517 national | $60,961 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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