2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Social Work School for You
In 2020-2021, social work students earned 2,413 degrees and certificates from a Michigan school, making the subject the 9th in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Value Social Work Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value programs for social work students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan
Check out the social work programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 10 Best Social Work Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Saginaw Valley State University the best value school in Michigan for social work students. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year. While working on their degree, social work majors at Saginaw Valley State University accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spring Arbor University is a great value for social work students. Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Spring Arbor undergraduate students pay an average of $31,080 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, social work graduates from Spring Arbor take out $29,893 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan list. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Ferris take out is $26,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.
Out of the 19 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Flint landed the # 4 spot on the list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UM Flint are $12,322 per year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UM Flint take out is $41,279.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, social work graduates from Central Michigan take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $202, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northern Michigan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University are $13,206 per year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from Northern Michigan University carry an average student debtload of $26,977.
With a ranking of #7, Oakland University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Oakland take out is $29,562. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.
Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social work students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GVSU are $13,900 per year. While working on their degree, social work majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $201.
In addition to its great value ranking, GVSU is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Social Work Schools in Michigan list.
Western Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. WMU is a large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WMU are $13,434 a year. Social Work majors at WMU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $241.
With a ranking of #10, Michigan State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year. Social Work majors at Michigan State take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $394, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Michigan State is ranked #4 for overall quality for social work in Michigan.
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Best Value Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 2,332 |
| Illinois | 2,711 |
| Indiana | 1,545 |
| Wisconsin | 1,041 |
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Social Work Related Majors for Social Work
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 19 schools only.
- 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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