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#1

#1 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$50,727

#2

#2 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ

Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 222 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#3

#3 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR

At Clackamas Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Child Care and Support Services Management, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#4

#4 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#5

#5 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Dallas College
Dallas, TX

At Dallas College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Usually, 151 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#6

#6 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI

Every year, Macomb Community College grants about 711 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#7

#7 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR

At Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#8

#8 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 39 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#9

#9 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

Every year, Camden County College grants about 436 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#10

#10 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Annually, the College of DuPage grants about 626 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#11

#11 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL

At City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

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About Social Work

Social Work programs prepare individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

While Social Work has degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Social Work all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Social Work is $33,800.

Popularity of Social Work Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Social Work degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Social Work majors include Social and Community Service Managers, Social Workers, All Other and Healthcare Social Workers. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Social Work can prepare you for are Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Healthcare Social Workers and Social and Community Service Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Social Work majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
98
Female Students
89 (90%)
Male Students
9 (9%)

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