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. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $26,918. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,297 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 Mississippi State University.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Mississippi State in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
