Mississippi Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 11 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
BSW students have the widest selection in Mississippi, with 11 schools offering bachelor’s-level social work study. The full school list below can help students narrow those choices by location, institution type, format, and cost.
MSW applicants have fewer choices than BSW students, with five schools identified with master’s-level social work study. Doctoral study is more concentrated, giving prospective doctoral students only two in-state universities to investigate.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have several undergraduate programs to compare, but fewer accredited graduate choices. Ten Mississippi schools have CSWE-accredited social work programs, with accredited options primarily concentrated at the BSW level.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from accreditation held by the institution. Accredited MSW pathways are identified at Jackson State University, University of Mississippi, Mississippi Valley State University, and University of Southern Mississippi. Students should confirm each program’s current status before applying.
Students seeking online flexibility have a smaller set of choices to investigate. Jackson State University is the only school in this guide reporting online availability among Mississippi’s CSWE-accredited social work programs, so students who need a remote format may have less room to compare than campus-based applicants.
An online designation does not necessarily mean every BSW or MSW course, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask Jackson State which degree pathways are online, whether any campus visits are required, and how field placements are arranged near your community.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the schools below, which have the lowest reported school-level prices among Mississippi’s social work schools. These figures are starting points for comparison, not measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are institution-level figures, not social work program-specific costs. Students should request a current estimate that accounts for fees, financial aid, residency, enrollment load, books, travel, and field placement expenses.
Students should first match the degree level to their goals, then compare accreditation, format, field education, location, and total cost. BSW students can choose from a relatively wide group of schools, while MSW and doctoral applicants will need to focus on a shorter list.
Some universities also offer human services or mental and social health programs. These may support related career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees. Compare the curriculum and credential title carefully, particularly when preparing for social work licensure.
Yes. Mississippi has bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level social work options. BSW students have the most schools to compare, while master’s choices are fewer and doctoral study is concentrated at Jackson State University and Mississippi State University.
Four accredited master’s pathways are identified at Jackson State University, University of Mississippi, Mississippi Valley State University, and University of Southern Mississippi. Students should verify current accreditation directly with the school and CSWE.
Jackson State University reports online availability among Mississippi’s CSWE-accredited social work programs. Confirm whether the online option applies to the BSW, MSW, or particular courses, and ask about campus visits and in-person field placements.
Based on reported school-level figures, Mississippi Valley State University, Delta State University, and Alcorn State University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Mississippi social work schools. Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, and Alcorn State University have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
No. Human services and mental or social health programs may prepare students for related work, but they are not automatically social work degrees. Verify the program title, curriculum, CSWE status, and fit with your intended career or license.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should confirm Mississippi’s current education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements before choosing a program.
Whether you live in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven or elsewhere in Mississippi, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Mississippi by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Mississippi below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,439
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
26.55%
In-State Tuition:
$7,692
Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,692
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,686
Applicants Accepted:
92.38%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,620
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
47.23%
In-State Tuition:
$8,605
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,605
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,540
Applicants Accepted:
100%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
535
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,363
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
48.28%
In-State Tuition:
$8,785
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,785
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,265
Applicants Accepted:
45.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
486
Average SAT Math Score:
478
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,600
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
36.38%
In-State Tuition:
$8,965
Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,965
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,836
Applicants Accepted:
93.15%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
430
Average SAT Math Score:
530
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
21,473
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
68.97%
In-State Tuition:
$9,772
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,600
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,314
Applicants Accepted:
96.58%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
568
Average SAT Math Score:
558
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
10,075
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
53.22%
In-State Tuition:
$9,998
Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,998
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,708
Applicants Accepted:
99.12%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
18,397
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
64.39%
In-State Tuition:
$10,202
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,637
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,595
Applicants Accepted:
77.64%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
580
Average SAT Math Score:
575
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
639
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
31.34%
In-State Tuition:
$12,407
Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,407
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,043
Applicants Accepted:
59.85%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
465
Average SAT Math Score:
475
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
467
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
32.8%
In-State Tuition:
$13,265
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,265
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,587
Applicants Accepted:
48.67%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,518
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
62.98%
In-State Tuition:
$23,500
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,500
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,712
Applicants Accepted:
29.11%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,471
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
45.58%
In-State Tuition:
$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition:
$30,250
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,676
Applicants Accepted:
49.75%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
575
Average SAT Math Score:
545
