2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Eastern Michigan University to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
Of the 173 students majoring in social work at Eastern Michigan, 13% are male and 87% are female.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Eastern Michigan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,485. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $172.
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Out of the 23 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
About 88% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 12% are male.
Social Work majors at Wayne State take out an average of $31,867 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $116, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 91% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 9% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from GVSU carry an average student debt load of $27,788. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $201.
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Out of the 23 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Saginaw Valley State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 94% of the social work majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Saginaw Valley State University carry an average student debt load of $32,356. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spring Arbor University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
On average, social work graduates from Spring Arbor take out $33,244 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in social work at Oakland, 15% are male and 85% are female.
Social Work majors at Oakland take out an average of $31,956 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.
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Central Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
Women make up 93% of the social work majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $202, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
Women make up 98% of the social work majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $28,185 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $241.
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Michigan State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
Of the 54 students majoring in social work at Michigan State, 11% are male and 89% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Michigan State carry an average student debt load of $26,513. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $394, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Ferris State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.
Social Work majors at Ferris take out an average of $31,012 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.
Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
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 23 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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