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 Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,692 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 Murray State, social work students borrow a median amount of $18,124 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Murray State in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Murray State University.