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 Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss is $31,190. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss, social work students borrow a median amount of $30,959 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ole Miss was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $386 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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The social work program at Ole Miss awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Mississippi.
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