by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #97 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 97 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 2 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $50,319 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,169 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 2 |
