by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Metropolitan State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Metropolitan State University as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #101 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 101 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Minnesota | 5 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 59 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at Metropolitan State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
During the most recent reporting year, Metropolitan State University conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Metropolitan State University holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 5 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,860 a year. This is lower than $61,812, the median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University, social work students accumulate a median of $29,615 in student loans. This is lower than $30,808, the typical median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,282 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,269 | $1,269 |
Find out more about Metropolitan State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Metropolitan State University were Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
