Social Work at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Southern State University 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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| 271 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,952 | $49,078 | #354 | $34,664 |
| 272 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $49,871 | $50,704 | #307 | $42,333 |
| 273 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $49,856 | $53,503 | #201 | $30,615 |
| 274 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $49,855 | $53,455 | #203 | $27,936 |
| 275 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $49,850 | $52,561 | #249 | $37,205 |
| 276 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,816 | $50,648 | #309 | — |
| 277 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $49,811 | $52,520 | #251 | $31,584 |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,286 | $44,262 | #235 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,892 | $36,783 | #355 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,771 | $30,201 | #614 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Biology | $40,412 | $31,149 | #821 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,402 | $29,309 | #242 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,936 one year after graduating and $49,855 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #274 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,234.
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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.