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Best Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

2023 Best Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

2 Colleges
$47,600 Avg Salary
$31,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work School for You

In 2020-2021, 243 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a District of Columbia college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Work Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a .

Top District of Columbia Schools in Social Work

#1

Howard University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Howard University to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Howard is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

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#2

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gallaudet University is a great place for social work students. Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

After completing their degree, social work graduates from Gallaudet carry an average student debtload of $19,300.

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Best 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
New York 5,784
Maryland 1,072
New Jersey 1,893
Delaware 100

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One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.

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