by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Social Work](/majors/social-services-public-administration/social-work/social-work-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other social work education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other social work students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other social work, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Gallaudet University, our #1 best value for other social work in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,654. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $23,017 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $34,592. Set against $23,017 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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