by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Messiah ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $34,818. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
Part-time undergraduates at Messiah paid an average of $1,650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Messiah does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Messiah Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Messiah University.
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