Best Social Work Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 11 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 276 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,981 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

School choice matters significantly: Saint Louis University graduates earn $30,771 while Evangel University graduates earn $20,140 — a $10,631 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MO

$29,981

MO Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Missouri

Public Schools (6)

$31,533

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$27,348

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$30,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 81.5%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$33,138

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.0%

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,885

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 65.9%

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$28,918

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,912

Graduates: 84

Acceptance: 57.2%

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,402

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 68.6%

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,866

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 97.4%

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$31,021

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,471

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 91.0%

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO ·

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,966

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: N/A

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$32,021

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,583

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 78.5%

#11

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 69.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Missouri?

Saint Louis University ranks #1 for Social Work in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $30,771 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Missouri?

Social Work graduates in Missouri earn an average of $29,981 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Missouri?

University of Missouri-St Louis is the most selective Social Work program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 57.2%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 78.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Missouri?

In Missouri, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $27,348 vs $31,533 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.