Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 44.07

$29,242Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,656Median earnings 4 years after
$39,512Median earnings 5 years after
$23,750Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Mississippi State University earn a median of $29,242 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $23,750, about 81% of first-year earnings.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Mississippi schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Mississippi
University
$31,190$19,500
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$28,262$27,000
Jackson State University
Jackson
$26,873$29,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $29,242 one year after graduation and $39,512 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.