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. In addition, we cover how Missouri Southern ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #10 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,866 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 Missouri Southern, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,983 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 Missouri Southern State University.
Of the 23 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Missouri Southern, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
