by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Murray State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Murray State University highly for social work, coming in at #491 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 491 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 9 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 90 of 134 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 9 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 82 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 378 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University earn a median of $34,856 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
Learn more about Murray State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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