by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU stacks up against peers offering social work.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 11 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 14 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $50,319 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,169 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Michigan State University.