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Social Work at Delta State University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Delta State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Delta State University is in Cleveland, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 social work degrees were granted at Delta State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Delta State University

Distance learning is available at Delta State University. Of 2,654 students, 932 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,213 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Delta State University

Rankings can help you compare Delta State University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#2 of 9
Best Value	Mississippi	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 132
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#203 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#252 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Delta State University

Graduates of Delta State University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,730

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Delta State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Delta State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Delta State University are 100% women (19) and 0% men (0).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Delta State University

Of the 19 bachelor’s social work graduates at Delta State University, 100% were women (19) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Delta State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	12
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Delta State University, above the national average of 48%.*

*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 Delta State University

This Social Work program at Delta State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	19

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Delta State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.