by our College Data Analytics TeamSocial Work draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more social work students than other colleges offering the major.
College Factual ranked the 335 social work schools in the United States by the number of degrees they award each year.
What’s on this page:
Below are the most popular social work schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
The most popular school in the country for social work students is Walden University. Walden University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 1,197 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Read the full social work report for Walden University
A rank of #2 makes University Of Kentucky one of the most popular schools for social work. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 861 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Read the full social work report for University Of Kentucky
Fordham University came in at #3 on our list of the most popular social work schools. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. This school awarded about 718 social work degrees in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Fordham University
The University Of Texas At Arlington is one of the most popular social work schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public university. This school awarded about 672 social work degrees in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for The University Of Texas At Arlington
A rank of #5 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the most popular schools for social work. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 671 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Read the full social work report for Rutgers University New Brunswick
Cuny Hunter College comes in at #6 for social work this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. This school awarded about 587 social work degrees in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Cuny Hunter College
University Of Denver comes in at #7 for social work this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 582 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Read the full social work report for University Of Denver
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #8 for social work by yearly graduations. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduated around 546 social work students in the most recent data year. Get the full social work details for Columbia University In The City Of New York
Aurora University placed #9 for social work by yearly graduations. Aurora University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora. This school awarded about 518 social work degrees in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Aurora University
University Of Southern California placed #10 for social work by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 507 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Get the full social work details for University Of Southern California
Simmons College ranked #11 on our list of the most popular social work schools. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. This school awarded about 431 social work degrees in the most recent year. See more about social work at Simmons College
New York University placed #12 for social work by yearly graduations. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduated around 419 social work students in the most recent data year. Read the full social work report for New York University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #13 spot among the most popular social work schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 417 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Get the full social work details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #14 spot among the most popular social work schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. This school awarded about 396 social work degrees in the most recent year. See more about social work at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Yeshiva University ranked #15 on our list of the most popular social work schools. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 377 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Get the full social work details for Yeshiva University
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #16 spot among the most popular social work schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. This school awarded about 373 social work degrees in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Arizona State University Skysong
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #17 for social work by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university. This school awarded about 365 social work degrees in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Virginia Commonwealth University
Boston University comes in at #18 for social work this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 344 students earned a degree in social work from this school. Read the full social work report for Boston University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #19 for social work by yearly graduations. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. This school awarded about 341 social work degrees in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #20 on our list of the most popular social work schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduated around 338 social work students in the most recent data year. Read the full social work report for Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Maryland Baltimore comes in at #21 for social work this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduated around 321 social work students in the most recent data year. Read the full social work report for University Of Maryland Baltimore
Boise State University comes in at #22 for social work this year. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public university. This school awarded about 282 social work degrees in the most recent year. See more about social work at Boise State University
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System placed #23 for social work by yearly graduations. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public school located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo. This school awarded about 282 social work degrees in the most recent year. Get the full social work details for Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Portland State University comes in at #24 for social work this year. Portland State University is a public school located in the city of Portland. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 275 students earned a degree in social work from this school. See more about social work at Portland State University
Boston College comes in at #25 for social work this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 273 social work degrees in the most recent year. See more about social work at Boston College
Not far behind, these schools also graduate many social work students:
These schools also graduate students in social work every year and are worth a look:
Explore the most popular social work schools at other degree levels:
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
More about our data sources and methodologies.