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Social Work Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 595 students earned their Social Work degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 13th most popular major in the state.

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 363
Master’s Degree 137
Associate Degree 93
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 64.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Mississippi

There are 6,700 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $41,470, compared to a typical salary of $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
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#6

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,838.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,285 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

In their early career, Copiah-Lincoln Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,665. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,833. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,296. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Social Work Careers in MS

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $47,650
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $40,420
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $39,690
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $31,860
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $36,700
Social Workers 3% $46,820
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Public Administration 84
Public Policy 51
Human Services 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 6
Other Public Administration 1

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