2023 Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Social Work Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social work was ranked 8th in Minnesota. In fact, 2,131 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
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 Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Minnesota Schools for an Associate in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named South Central College the most popular school in Minnesota for social work students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rochester Community and Technical College is a great place for social work students working on their associate degree. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Rochester.
Of the 9 students majoring in social work at Rochester Community and Technical College, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Inver Hills Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Minnesota. IHCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights.
About 80% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 20% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minnesota State College Southeast is a great place for social work students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Winona, MSC Southeast is a public school with a small student population.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Central Lakes College - Brainerd came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the remote town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 924 |
| Kansas | 623 |
| Iowa | 553 |
| Nebraska | 262 |
| North Dakota | 258 |
| South Dakota | 20 |
Social Work Related Majors
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 7 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.