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 Missouri Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Western was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri Western State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,966 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 Western, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,679 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Missouri Western State University.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Missouri Western in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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