by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at MSU was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minot State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU is $44,731. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU paid an average of $299 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,168 | $7,168 |
| Fees | $1,465 | $1,465 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,058 | $8,058 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,902 | $3,902 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from MSU in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minot State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Minot State University.