2026 Social Work Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Social Work

Rankings 51-100 of 1,082 colleges for Social Work

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#51

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
78%
64%

California State University-San Bernardino is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Kansas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,406 students with in-state tuition of $10,596.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Chester, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
78%
64%

Widener University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,610 students with in-state tuition of $52,598.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
54%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
92%
93%

George Washington University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 25,568 students with in-state tuition of $64,508.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
72%
43%

Indiana University-Indianapolis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,497 students with in-state tuition of $9,241.

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Stony Brook, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
89%
89%

Stony Brook University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,865 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Portland, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
75%
53%

Portland State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,519 students with in-state tuition of $8,694.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
85%
82%

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
92%
93%

Case Western Reserve University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 12,266 students with in-state tuition of $64,100.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Brockport, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
73%
46%

SUNY Brockport is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,931 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

West Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Saint Joseph scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,939 students with in-state tuition of $45,608.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
5.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
87%

Fordham University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,153 students with in-state tuition of $60,335.

Field productivity stands at 6% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
97%
97%

Princeton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,922 students with in-state tuition of $59,710.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Providence, RI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
74%
50%

Rhode Island College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,767 students with in-state tuition of $9,481.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Richmond, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
86%
84%

Virginia Commonwealth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,238 students with in-state tuition of $12,850.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
97%
97%

Carnegie Mellon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 15,596 students with in-state tuition of $62,260.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Camden, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
82%
76%

Rutgers University-Camden scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,776 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
93%
94%

Smith College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,830 students with in-state tuition of $61,260.

Field productivity stands at 4% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
61%
Program Depth
7 programs
100%
Retention
85%
82%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 79,593 students with in-state tuition of $11,308.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
73%
46%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
85%
82%

Sacred Heart University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,179 students with in-state tuition of $48,160.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
95%

Boston College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
96%

Duke University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Jackson, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
87%
86%

Union University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,674 students with in-state tuition of $19,476.

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
91%
91%

University of South Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
61%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
89%
89%

University of Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Storm Lake, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
76%
57%

Buena Vista University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,951 students with in-state tuition of $40,190.

Field productivity stands at 3% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Springfield, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
84%
79%

Springfield College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,785 students with in-state tuition of $42,566.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
77%
61%

Gallaudet University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,364 students with in-state tuition of $18,292.

Field productivity stands at 2% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Boise, ID

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
78%
64%

Boise State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,670 students with in-state tuition of $5,941.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
64%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
82%
76%

Ohio University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,937 students with in-state tuition of $13,746.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Carson, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
66%
28%

California State University-Dominguez Hills scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,181 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
88%
87%

Clark University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,124 students with in-state tuition of $54,760.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
82%
76%

Wayne State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,553 students with in-state tuition of $13,660.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Cullowhee, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
76%
57%

Western Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,628 students with in-state tuition of $1,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
74%
50%

California Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,407 students with in-state tuition of $37,570.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Allendale, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
80%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
77%
61%

Grand Valley State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,269 students with in-state tuition of $14,978.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
56%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
96%
96%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Cedar Falls, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Northern Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 9,013 students with in-state tuition of $8,396.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

River Forest, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
79%
67%

Dominican University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,424 students with in-state tuition of $37,194.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
85%
82%

Boricua College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 479 students with in-state tuition of $12,500.

Field productivity stands at 6% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Mount Pleasant, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
74%
50%

Central Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,399 students with in-state tuition of $13,862.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Paxton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
Field Productivity
9.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
62%
19%

Anna Maria College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,332 students with in-state tuition of $40,332.

Field productivity stands at 10% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Westfield, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
71%
41%

Westfield State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,555 students with in-state tuition of $970.

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Springfield, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
81%
73%

University of Illinois Springfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,661 students with in-state tuition of $9,865.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
76%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
89%
89%

Marist College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,452 students with in-state tuition of $45,330.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
90%

Bryn Mawr College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $61,190.

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Salisbury, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
70%

Salisbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,030 students with in-state tuition of $7,706.

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
2 programs
49%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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