2023 Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Social Work School for You
With 694 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social work is the #15 most popular major in Connecticut.
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Connecticut to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Work Colleges.
Top Connecticut Schools in Social Work
Our analysis found Capital Community College to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a small public school located in the city of Hartford.
After completing their degree, social work graduates from Capital Community College carry an average student debtload of $7,000.
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Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the # 3 spot on the list. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Storrs.
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Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. CCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.
On average, social work graduates from CCSU take out $26,740 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Connecticut State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Danbury, WestConn is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, social work majors at WestConn accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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University of Saint Joseph landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social work programs. Located in the large suburb of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, social work majors at USJ accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, SCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Social Work majors at SCSU take out an average of $23,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $183.
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Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.
Social Work majors at ECSU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2,067 |
| New Hampshire | 171 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Rhode Island | 215 |
| Vermont | 121 |
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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 8 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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