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2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

23 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

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.

Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Michigan University the most popular school in Michigan for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the 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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#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wayne State University is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large 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 school with a very 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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#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

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 school 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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#5

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Spring Arbor University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Michigan. Located in the 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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#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a fairly 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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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

With a ranking of #7, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the 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 small 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.

Full Social Work at Western Michigan University Report

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

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 small 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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#10

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

With a ranking of #10, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the 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.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Colleges 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

One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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