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 Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Michigan State was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 62 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in social work from Michigan State. This makes it the #278 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,089 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, social work students borrow a median amount of $45,948 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Michigan State is $426 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Michigan State make a median salary of $51,191. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Michigan State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.