# Missouri Southern State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Joplin, MO. IPEDS 178341, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-southern-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,936
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,855 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,983 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MO: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (9 colleges, $51,349): -$1,494
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,893

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,855 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,759 | $43,135 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,132 | $44,783 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,233 | $49,650 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $14,578 | $64,435 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,083 | $66,667 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $56,306 | $22,875 | $24,398 | 80% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $56,157 | $23,119 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Lindenwood University | $53,359 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $52,337 | $31,000 | $15,071 | 57% |
| University of Central Missouri | $51,349 | $26,579 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $49,855 | $25,983 | $12,007 | 42% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $46,403 | $25,085 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Missouri Western State University | $46,187 | $27,679 | $13,251 | 39% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $43,260 | $25,433 | $15,882 | 58% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $48,600 Joplin, MO-KS, $48,520 MO, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $62,930 Joplin, MO-KS, $71,970 MO, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $46,840 Joplin, MO-KS, $46,840 MO, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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