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2023 Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2 Colleges
$68,493 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Social Work Doctor'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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Our 2023 rankings named University of Utah the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for social work students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Social Work at University of Utah Report

#2

University of Denver

Denver, CO

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Denver helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Social Work at University of Denver Report

Best Social Work Colleges by State

Explore the best social work schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,103
Utah 755
Idaho 563
Montana 93
Wyoming 110

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

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 2 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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