2023 Best Social Work Graduate Certificate Schools in New York
Finding the Best Social Work Graduate Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social work was ranked 10th in New York. In fact, 5,784 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Work Graduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Work Graduate Certificate Colleges.
Top New York Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia University in the City of New York the best school in New York for social work students working on their graduate certificate. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Out of the 5 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Yeshiva University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Yeshiva is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Adelphi University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Work Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The College at Brockport is a great place for social work students working on their graduate certificate. SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Brockport.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at LIU Post helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in New York. Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,251 |
| Maryland | 1,072 |
| New Jersey | 1,893 |
| District of Columbia | 243 |
| Delaware | 100 |
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Social Work Related Rankings by Major
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 5 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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