Jackson State University

Jackson State University awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #72 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.36% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

39.4% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $23,450 a year after grants and scholarships — $8,405 above the $15,045 median across the 11 BSW colleges in Mississippi. 80.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.