Cheapest Social Work Colleges in Mississippi

Rust College delivers Mississippi's most affordable Social Work education at just $8,751 net cost, creating a $13,327 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs in the state. This price advantage matters significantly in Mississippi, where Social Work graduates earn between $17,334 and $28,417 annually. The state's extensive rural healthcare network and aging population create steady demand for social workers across community health centers and family service agencies. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with six of the seven cheapest programs offered through state institutions.

Programs

$8,751 – $22,078

Net Price Range

$24,320

Avg. Program Earnings

45.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Social Work Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Rust College Holly Springs, Mississippi	$8,751	$13,840	27.0%	78.8%
2	Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, Mississippi	$11,812	$7,912	22.1%	64.8%
3	University of Mississippi University, Mississippi	$13,164	$9,412	68.5%	97.4%
4	Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi	$13,778	$8,605	46.9%	98.6%
5	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040	$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
6	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
7	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
8	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663	$11,398	32.3%	49.3%
9	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$20,191	$9,090	32.2%	88.6%
10	Mississippi College Clinton, Mississippi	$20,911	$21,698	62.8%	40.0%
11	Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	$22,078	$29,195	51.1%	42.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rust College's Social Work program so affordable compared to other Mississippi schools?

Rust College charges just $8,751 net cost, nearly $3,000 less than the next cheapest option at Mississippi Valley State University ($11,812). As a private nonprofit institution, Rust likely provides substantial need-based aid to bring costs below even public university levels.

How do graduation rates vary among Mississippi's affordable Social Work programs?

The University of Mississippi leads with a 68.5% graduation rate despite charging only $13,164 net cost. In contrast, Mississippi Valley State University shows a 22.1% graduation rate at $11,812, while Mississippi State University achieves 62.9% at $15,501.

Do Mississippi Social Work graduates face high student debt burdens?

Debt levels range from $19,500 at the University of Mississippi to $31,250 at Alcorn State University. Most programs keep debt manageable considering the state's low cost of living, though earnings typically start between $17,334 and $28,417.

Where do Mississippi's public universities rank for Social Work program affordability?

Six of the seven most affordable programs come from public institutions, with Mississippi Valley State University leading at $11,812 net cost. The University of Mississippi follows at $13,164, while Mississippi State University rounds out the top public options at $15,501.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.