2023 Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 623 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a Kansas college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas
The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top Kansas Schools for a Bachelor's in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named Kansas State University the best school in Kansas for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $209, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 7 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Washburn University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,031.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburg State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Hays.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at KU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,415. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $347, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, social work graduates from WSU take out $30,137 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Newman University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the large city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Social Work Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 924 |
| Minnesota | 2,131 |
| 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 Majors Related 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 7 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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