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. In addition, we cover how Missouri Southern ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 389 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,936 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri Southern was $560 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $280 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,459 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Missouri Southern. About 10% were men and 90% were 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 Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Missouri Southern State University.