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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 501 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a Oregon college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Oregon to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon

Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Oregon Schools for a Bachelor's in Social Work

#1

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

Our 2023 rankings named George Fox University the best school in Oregon for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Newberg.

Full Social Work at George Fox University Report

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pacific University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Pacific carry an average student debtload of $25,856.

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#3

University of Portland

Portland, OR

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Portland is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Social Work at University of Portland Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Portland State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Portland State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,609.

Read full report on Social Work at Portland State University

Best Social Work Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 4,819
Washington 678
Nevada 462
Hawaii 199
Alaska 76

Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Social Work

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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