2026 Best Other Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Other Social Work is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other social work programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other social work students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Other Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Other Social Work in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other social work education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Other Social Work

1

Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

130 Other Social Work Degrees Awarded

$55,878 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Yeshiva University the best school in the country for a degree in other social work. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Yeshiva University graduates 85% of students within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 130 other social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $55,878. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. More information about a degree in other social work from Yeshiva University

2

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Other Social Work Degrees Awarded

$34,592 Median Starting Salary

Gallaudet University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other social work schools. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 15 other social work degrees were awarded at Gallaudet University in the most recent year. Other Social Work graduates of Gallaudet University earn a median of $34,592 early in their careers. Gallaudet University graduates carry a median of $23,017 in student loans. More information about a degree in other social work from Gallaudet University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.