Below are the key facts about graduate study in social work at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #104 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 104 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 2 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 24 master’s degrees in social work.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in social work.
MSU has not been ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 51 |