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Social Work in Mississippi

Social Work Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 539 students earned their Social Work degrees in MS.

In this state, Social Work is the 14th most popular major out of a total 512 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 333
Master’s Degree 109
Associate Degree 95
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: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 59.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Mississippi

6,700 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 Mississippi

Social Work grads earn an average of $41,470 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,035. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,744.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,504. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,910. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,442.

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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,657. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,909. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Social Work Careers in MS

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320

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