by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #550 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 550 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Missouri | 15 of 15 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 58 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri Western State University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 12 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 47 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 418 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $36,414 a year. This is lower than $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, social work graduates take on a median debt of $27,679 in student loans. This is above $24,316, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 5% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 10 |
