2023 Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Social Work Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 2,067 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #16 most popular major 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social work majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Massachusetts Schools for an Associate in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named Bristol Community College the most popular school in Massachusetts for social work students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 96% of the social work majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, social work majors at Bristol accumulate an average of around $8,133 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Holyoke Community College is a great place for social work students working on their associate degree. Holyoke Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Holyoke.
Women make up 88% of the social work majors at the school.
Social Work majors at Holyoke Community College take out an average of $12,874 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Essex Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 694 |
| New Hampshire | 171 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Rhode Island | 215 |
| Vermont | 121 |
Social Work Related Majors
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 3 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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