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 Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in social work from Michigan State. This makes it the #278 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $29,946. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $39,671 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,169 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Michigan State is $426 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Michigan State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Michigan State. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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