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. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in social work from Missouri State. This makes it the #150 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,544 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Missouri State make a median salary of $47,154 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 71 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.