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. Find out how Murray State University compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #510 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University earn a median of $34,856 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Murray State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.