2023 Best Social Work Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Social Work School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,103 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a Colorado college or university. This makes it the #13 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Social Work Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Colorado
The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a .
Top Colorado Schools in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Fort Collins the best school in Colorado for social work students. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Colorado State take out is $23,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.
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Out of the 5 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Denver landed the # 2 spot on the list. DU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
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Out of the 5 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Pueblo landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, social work majors at Colorado State University - Pueblo accumulate an average of around $26,685 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Colorado Mesa University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Colorado. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Social Work majors at Colorado Mesa take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Colorado. MSU Denver is a large public school located in the large city of Denver.
On average, social work graduates from MSU Denver take out $29,556 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 755 |
| Idaho | 563 |
| Montana | 93 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
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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.
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 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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