San Marcos — Texas State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been ranked No. 130 in the nation in the latest graduate program rankings released by TFE Times.
The ranking places TXST among more than 200 social work graduate programs evaluated across the United States, recognizing institutions that demonstrate strong academic quality and positive career outcomes for graduates.
TFE Times uses a data-driven methodology to evaluate programs, measuring student achievement, program selectivity and employment outcomes. Rankings are determined using a weighted scoring system that includes mean GRE scores (30%), mean starting salary and bonus for graduates (25%), mean undergraduate GPA of admitted students (15%), acceptance rate (15%), full-time graduates employed at graduation (10%) and full-time graduates employed three months after graduation (5%).
Each program receives a final score based on the weighted average of these components, which is then normalized to determine the final ranking.
The recognition highlights TXST’s continued commitment to preparing social workers who are equipped to support individuals, families and communities across Texas and beyond. Through rigorous coursework, field education and community partnerships, the MSW program prepares graduates to address complex social challenges and advance social justice in a wide range of professional settings.
The full list may be found at https://tfetimes.com/best-social-work-program-rankings/.
See more Texas State University rankings and recognitions at www.txst.edu/about/rankings.