by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Delta State University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Delta State University was ranked #426 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Delta State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Delta State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,730 a year. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Delta State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Delta State University.
Of the 20 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Delta State University, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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