# University of Southern Mississippi: Social Work (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176372, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,262
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,390 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,700 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in MS: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (8 colleges, $42,980): -$590
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,358

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,390 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,867 | $87,216 | 7.4 years |
| 30-48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 7.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 8.4 years |
| 75-110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 9.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 9.8 years |

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

## Social Work at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | $51,605 | $29,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Delta State University | $47,196 | $25,000 | $13,540 | 48% |
| Alcorn State University | $46,157 | $31,900 | $13,265 | 57% |
| University of Mississippi | $43,571 | $21,986 | $13,314 | 72% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $42,390 | $30,700 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Jackson State University | $41,566 | $36,403 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Mississippi State University | $37,656 | $26,297 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Belhaven University | $35,263 | not reported | $15,676 | 49% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $46,530 Hattiesburg, MS, $46,530 MS, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $58,050 Hattiesburg, MS, $67,330 MS, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $34,110 MS, $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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