Best Social Work Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi has 9 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 294 recent graduates. Graduates in Mississippi earn $24,320 on average within two years — 23% below the national average of $31,424. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in MS

$24,320

MS Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Mississippi

Public Schools (7)

$24,320

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

avg. 2yr earnings

Social Work Schools in Mississippi, Ranked by Earnings

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 48.9%

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,730

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 99.7%

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $15,803

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 24.7%

University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public

$22,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,815

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 97.8%

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,534

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 99.4%

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,065

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 91.0%

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$28,417

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,918

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 76.3%

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 53.3%

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS · Public

$17,334

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 51.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Mississippi?

Mississippi College ranks #1 for Social Work in Mississippi with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Mississippi?

Social Work graduates in Mississippi earn an average of $24,320 within two years of graduation. This is 23% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

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

Alcorn State University is the most selective Social Work program in Mississippi with an acceptance rate of 24.7%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 71.3%.

Other Popular Majors in Mississippi

Chemical Engineering $74,307 Computer Engineering $65,333 Civil Engineering $53,985 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $50,839 Computer and Information Sciences, General $49,290 Management Information Systems and Services $45,138 Business/Commerce, General $44,733 Agricultural Business and Management $44,384

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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.