Here is an overview of this program at Jackson State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Jackson State University as a strong choice for social work, ranked #553 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 553 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Mississippi | 10 of 10 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 120 of 134 |
Here is each degree level available for social work at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, Jackson State University conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Jackson State University is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 104 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 414 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Jackson State University earn a median of $35,906 a year. This is below $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, social work students accumulate a median of $36,403 in student loans. This is higher than $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University were Black or African American. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Jackson State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 46 |