Social Work at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in social work earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 400 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,673 | $45,780 | #391 | $36,126 |
| 401 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $42,644 | $49,364 | #345 | $26,980 |
| 402 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $42,453 | $50,027 | #331 | $22,458 |
| 403 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $42,390 | $51,432 | #284 | $28,262 |
| 404 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,979 | $47,533 | #376 | — |
| 405 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,684 | $49,315 | #347 | $33,344 |
| 406 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $41,571 | $49,181 | #350 | $30,060 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Southern Mississippi
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,543 | $51,523 | $33,632 |
Other Majors at University of Southern Mississippi by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,262 one year after graduating and $42,390 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #403 by median pay four years after graduation, and #284 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for University of Southern Mississippi · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.