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Social Work Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 139 students earned their Social Work degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Mississippi

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 137
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 69.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 6,700 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $41,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $18,152. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Social Work Careers in MS

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $47,650
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $40,420
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $39,690
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $31,860
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $36,700
Social Workers 3% $46,820
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Public Administration 84
Human Services 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 6

View all majors related to Social Work

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