2023 Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Social Work Master's Degree School for You
Social Work is the #34 most popular major in Virginia with 1,010 degrees and certificates awarded 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Work Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in Virginia for social work students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for social work students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Radford University is a great place for social work students working on their master’s degree. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Norfolk State University is a great place for social work students working on their master’s degree. Norfolk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 753 |
| North Carolina | 1,757 |
| Florida | 1,569 |
| Tennessee | 1,237 |
| Kentucky | 1,510 |
| South Carolina | 383 |
| Louisiana | 859 |
| Arkansas | 405 |
| Alabama | 1,173 |
| Mississippi | 595 |
| West Virginia | 316 |
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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 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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