Social Work at Southeast Missouri State University
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Southeast Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 social work degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Online Class Availability at Southeast Missouri State University
Online coursework is an option at Southeast Missouri State University. Among 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University
Use these rankings to compare Southeast Missouri State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University
Students who complete Southeast Missouri 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 | $28,583 |
| 2 years | $32,021 |
| 3 years | $34,385 |
| 4 years | $38,968 |
| 5 years | $45,728 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take home a median $38,968, compared with $54,353 for all Southeast Missouri State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Southeast Missouri State University comes in at $25,433.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Southeast Missouri State University are 92% women (36) and 8% men (3).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Among the 39 bachelor’s social work graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, 92% were women (36) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University, lower than 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 Southeast Missouri State University
This Social Work program at Southeast Missouri State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Southeast Missouri State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.
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