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Social Work Schools in Missouri

533 students earned Social Work degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Work major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 521
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Missouri

22,360 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $46,370, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, WUSTL grads earn an average salary of $64,543.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. An average student at SLU will pay a net price of $25,039.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,232.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

#6

Park University

Parkville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Graduates earn an average $44,444 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683.

Social Work Careers in MO

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Counselors 25% $27,880
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $45,850
Social Work Professors 23% $71,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $56,540
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,470
Social Workers 8% $65,920
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $36,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Public Administration 314
Public Policy 35
Human Services 10
Community Organization & Advocacy 5
Other Public Administration 1

View all majors related to Social Work

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