by our College Data Analytics Team
Social Work is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on social work — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 40 schools in the New England Region offering social work.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on social work in the New England Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Leading the list of the most focused social work schools is Simmons College. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 31% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 632 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Simmons College
A rank of #2 makes Smith College one of the most focused schools for social work. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a private not-for-profit university. 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
Rhode Island College came in at #3 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Rhode Island College is a public school located in the suburb of Providence. Social Work accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 183 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Rhode Island College
Westfield State University is one of the most focused social work schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 11% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 123 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Westfield State University
Springfield College ranks #5 for social work by degree focus. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit university. About 10% of the degrees Springfield College awards are in social work, or about 87 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Springfield College
Salem State University placed #6 for social work by degree focus. Salem State University is a public school located in the suburb of Salem. Social Work accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 157 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Salem State University
University Of New England comes in at #7 for social work focus this year. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at University Of New England
Saint Joseph College comes in at #8 for social work focus this year. Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Social Work accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Saint Joseph College
Bridgewater State University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 174 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Bridgewater State University
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms ranked #10 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. About 7% of the degrees College Of Our Lady Of The Elms awards are in social work, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #11 for social work focus this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the city of New Haven. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 149 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Southern Connecticut State University
Boston College ranked #12 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 6% of the degrees Boston College awards are in social work, or about 278 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Boston College
Anna Maria College placed #13 for social work by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a private not-for-profit institution. Social Work accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Anna Maria College
Regis College comes in at #14 for social work focus this year. Set in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 5% of the degrees Regis College awards are in social work, or about 59 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Regis College
Eastern Connecticut State University placed #15 for social work by degree focus. Eastern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the town of Willimantic. Social Work accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 36 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Eastern Connecticut State University
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #16 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. About 3% of the degrees University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awards are in social work, or about 112 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Western Connecticut State University comes in at #17 for social work focus this year. Western Connecticut State University is a public school located in the city of Danbury. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Western Connecticut State University
Capital Community College placed #18 for social work by degree focus. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a public university. About 3% of the degrees Capital Community College awards are in social work, or about 167 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Capital Community College
University Of Maine landed the #19 spot among the most focused social work schools. University Of Maine is a public school located in the suburb of Orono. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 79 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at University Of Maine
Sacred Heart University comes in at #20 for social work focus this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 112 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Sacred Heart University
University Of Southern Maine placed #21 for social work by degree focus. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for University Of Southern Maine
Salve Regina University comes in at #22 for social work focus this year. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit university. About 3% of the degrees Salve Regina University awards are in social work, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Salve Regina University
Boston University ranked #23 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 354 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Boston University
Bristol Community College ranked #24 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Bristol Community College
York County Community College placed #25 for social work by degree focus. York County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Wells. About 2% of the degrees York County Community College awards are in social work, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for York County Community College
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused social work list:
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
More about our data sources and methodologies.