by our College Data Analytics Team
Social Work is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on social work — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 703 schools in the United States that offer social work awards in the field.
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Below are the schools where social work makes up the largest share of degrees in the United States.
The most focused school in the country for social work is Keuka College. Located in the town of Keuka Park, Keuka College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 38% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 157 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Keuka College
A rank of #2 makes Aurora University one of the most focused schools for social work. Aurora University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora. At this school, roughly 36% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 749 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Aurora University
Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio ranks #3 for social work by degree focus. Located in the city of San Antonio, Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio is a private not-for-profit university. About 32% of the degrees Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio awards are in social work, or about 204 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio
Simmons College is one of the most focused social work schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Social Work accounts for around 31% of the degrees granted here, or about 632 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Simmons College
Western New Mexico University ranks #5 for social work by degree focus. Western New Mexico University is a public school located in the town of Silver City. Social Work accounts for around 28% of the degrees granted here, or about 275 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Western New Mexico University
Concord University comes in at #6 for social work focus this year. Set in the rural area of Athens, Concord University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 25% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Concord University
Brescia University comes in at #7 for social work focus this year. Brescia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Owensboro. About 24% of the degrees Brescia University awards are in social work, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Brescia University
Erikson Institute ranked #8 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Erikson Institute is a private not-for-profit university. About 23% of the degrees Erikson Institute awards are in social work, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Erikson Institute
Southern University At New Orleans landed the #9 spot among the most focused social work schools. Southern University At New Orleans is a public school located in the city of New Orleans. Social Work accounts for around 22% of the degrees granted here, or about 67 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Southern University At New Orleans
Ohio University Eastern Campus ranked #10 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Ohio University Eastern Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Saint Clairsville. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Ohio University Eastern Campus
Limestone College placed #11 for social work by degree focus. Located in the town of Gaffney, Limestone College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 113 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Limestone College
Walla Walla University placed #12 for social work by degree focus. Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of College Place. About 22% of the degrees Walla Walla University awards are in social work, or about 81 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Walla Walla University
Yeshiva University comes in at #13 for social work focus this year. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 21% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 524 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Yeshiva University
Spring Arbor University comes in at #14 for social work focus this year. Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Spring Arbor. At this school, roughly 20% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 152 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Spring Arbor University
University Of Akron Wayne College placed #15 for social work by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Orrville, University Of Akron Wayne College is a public institution. About 18% of the degrees University Of Akron Wayne College awards are in social work, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for University Of Akron Wayne College
Tohono Oodham Community College comes in at #16 for social work focus this year. Tohono Oodham Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Sells. About 18% of the degrees Tohono Oodham Community College awards are in social work, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Tohono Oodham Community College
Heritage University landed the #17 spot among the most focused social work schools. Heritage University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Heritage University
Smith College landed the #18 spot among the most focused social work schools. Smith College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. At this school, roughly 17% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 138 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Smith College
Cankdeska Cikana Community College comes in at #19 for social work focus this year. Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Fort Totten. About 17% of the degrees Cankdeska Cikana Community College awards are in social work, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Rust College ranked #20 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Rust College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Holly Springs. Social Work accounts for around 17% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Rust College
Bryn Mawr College ranked #21 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a private not-for-profit institution. Social Work accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 79 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Bryn Mawr College
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System placed #22 for social work by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public university. About 16% of the degrees Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System awards are in social work, or about 384 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Saint Augustine College placed #23 for social work by degree focus. Saint Augustine College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 16% of the degrees Saint Augustine College awards are in social work, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Saint Augustine College
Johnson C Smith University landed the #24 spot among the most focused social work schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Johnson C Smith University
Fordham University ranked #25 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 15% of the degrees Fordham University awards are in social work, or about 729 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Fordham University
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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