2023 Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, social work was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 58,326 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 48 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Bethel University Minnesota the best school in the Plains States Region for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Winona State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in the Plains States Region . Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Winona State carry an average student debtload of $29,473. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $144.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minot State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. MSU is a small public school located in the town of Minot.
Social Work majors at MSU take out an average of $26,962 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 48 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Catherine University landed the # 4 spot on the list. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
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Out of the 48 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bemidji State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji.
On average, social work graduates from Bemidji State University take out $28,291 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #7 on this year’s Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. MSU Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at MSU Moorhead accumulate an average of around $27,008 in student debt.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. NWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln.
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The College of Saint Scholastica came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at St. Scholastica accumulate an average of around $31,553 in student debt.
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University of North Dakota landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree social work programs. UND is a fairly large public school located in the city of Grand Forks.
On average, social work graduates from UND take out $27,649 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Explore the best social work schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 924 |
| Minnesota | 2,131 |
| Kansas | 623 |
| Iowa | 553 |
| Nebraska | 262 |
| North Dakota | 258 |
| South Dakota | 20 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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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