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. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in social work from Missouri State. This makes it the #150 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $31,471. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Missouri State make a median salary of $43,059 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 Missouri State, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,085 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 State University - Springfield.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Missouri State in 2021, 5% were men and 95% 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 State University - Springfield with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |