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Social Work in Mississippi

Social Work Schools in Mississippi

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Mississippi

There are 8,240 people in the state and 1,154,620 people in the nation working in Social Work jobs.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. MS

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, Social Work grads earn an average of $53,087. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,844.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. MS

Our data covers 2 colleges in Mississippi offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,715 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,357 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Social Work Careers in MS

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 3% $40,804
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1% $41,658
Marriage and Family Therapists -4% $74,325

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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