by our College Data Analytics Team
Social Work is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. 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 67 schools in the Southwest Region 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 Southwest Region.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to social work than Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio. Set in the city of San Antonio, Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. See more about social work at Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio
Western New Mexico University is one of the most focused social work schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Western New Mexico University is a public school located in the town of Silver City. At this school, roughly 28% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 275 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Western New Mexico University
Tohono Oodham Community College ranks #3 for social work by degree focus. Tohono Oodham Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Sells. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Tohono Oodham Community College
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #4 on our list of the most focused social work schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Social Work accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 915 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for The University Of Texas At Arlington
A rank of #5 makes Jarvis Christian College one of the most focused schools for social work. Jarvis Christian College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hawkins. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Jarvis Christian College
Angelo State University comes in at #6 for social work focus this year. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. About 5% of the degrees Angelo State University awards are in social work, or about 102 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Angelo State University
New Mexico State University Carlsbad landed the #7 spot among the most focused social work schools. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, New Mexico State University Carlsbad is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for New Mexico State University Carlsbad
Prairie View A And M University comes in at #8 for social work focus this year. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 73 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Prairie View A And M University
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #9 for social work focus this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 322 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
East Central University ranked #10 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the town of Ada, East Central University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at East Central University
Texas A And M University Commerce comes in at #11 for social work focus this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 136 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Texas A And M University Commerce
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #12 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 98 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Stephen F Austin State University
Northeastern State University landed the #13 spot among the most focused social work schools. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Northeastern State University
Texas A And M University Central Texas landed the #14 spot among the most focused social work schools. Set in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A And M University Central Texas is a public institution. About 4% of the degrees Texas A And M University Central Texas awards are in social work, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Texas A And M University Central Texas
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at New Mexico State University Main Campus
Tarleton State University comes in at #16 for social work focus this year. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 126 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Tarleton State University
The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #17 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public university. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 216 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for The University Of Texas Pan American
Baylor University comes in at #18 for social work focus this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of the degrees Baylor University awards are in social work, or about 182 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Baylor University
Abilene Christian University ranked #19 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit university. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Abilene Christian University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #20 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school located in the town of Alva. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Northern New Mexico College landed the #21 spot among the most focused social work schools. Located in the town of Espanola, Northern New Mexico College is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Northern New Mexico College
Lubbock Christian University ranked #22 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lubbock. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Lubbock Christian University
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #23 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public university. Social Work accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 95 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for University Of Houston Downtown
Northern Arizona University comes in at #24 for social work focus this year. Northern Arizona University is a public school located in the city of Flagstaff. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 204 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Northern Arizona University
The University Of Texas At Brownsville placed #25 for social work by degree focus. Set in the city of Brownsville, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for The University Of Texas At Brownsville
These schools are also among the most focused for social work this year:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on social work:
| Rank | School | Location | Social Work Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | 0.7% |
| #52 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | 0.7% |
| #53 | Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | 0.7% |
| #54 | The University Of Texas At Tyler | Tyler, TX | 0.7% |
| #55 | University Of North Texas | Denton, TX | 0.6% |
| #56 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | 0.5% |
| #57 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 0.4% |
| #58 | South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 0.4% |
| #59 | University Of Houston Clear Lake | Houston, TX | 0.4% |
| #60 | Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | 0.4% |
| #61 | El Centro College | Dallas, TX | 0.4% |
| #62 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 0.4% |
| #63 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX | 0.3% |
| #64 | Glendale Community College Glendale Az | Glendale, AZ | 0.3% |
| #65 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 0.3% |
| #66 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | 0.2% |
| #67 | University Of Phoenix Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | 0.1% |
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).
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