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 Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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Mizzou was ranked #43 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 #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $38,236. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Mizzou. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Mizzou make a median salary of $50,632. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
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