Social Work at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 152 social work degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,301 |
| 2 years | $37,601 |
| 3 years | $41,308 |
| 4 years | $45,702 |
| 5 years | $48,602 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield take home a median $45,702, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $25,085.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 88% women (133) and 12% men (19).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 62 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 94% were women (58) and 6% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 89 master’s social work degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 83% were women (74) and 17% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
The Social Work program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 151 |
| Other Social Work | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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