Social Work at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield graduates in social work earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-Springfield 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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| 351 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,494 | $50,790 | #303 | $36,220 |
| 352 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,459 | $50,749 | #304 | $33,726 |
| 353 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $46,451 | $50,000 | #333 | — |
| 354 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $46,403 | $49,754 | #338 | $35,544 |
| 355 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $46,324 | $47,112 | #379 | $36,308 |
| 356 | Concord University Athens, WV | $46,324 | $54,804 | #153 | $35,930 |
| 357 | Union University Jackson, TN | $46,286 | $50,562 | #312 | $38,056 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Missouri State University-Springfield
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,154 | $54,418 | $25,296 |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,544 one year after graduating and $46,403 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #354 by median pay four years after graduation, and #338 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,974.
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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.