2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's 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.
The Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Bridgewater State University to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 82 students majoring in social work at Bridgewater State, 15% are male and 85% are female.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Bridgewater State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,544.
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Out of the 14 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Elms College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Elms College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicopee.
Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Salem State University is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Salem State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
Of the 57 students majoring in social work at Salem State, 14% are male and 86% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at Salem State accumulate an average of around $27,221 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a large student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 16% are male.
Social Work majors at UMass Boston take out an average of $30,454 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westfield State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.
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Simmons University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Simmons carry an average student debt load of $26,118.
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With a ranking of #7, Anna Maria College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in social work at Anna Maria, 13% are male and 87% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Anna Maria carry an average student debt load of $33,360.
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With a ranking of #8, Gordon College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wenham.
Of the 12 students majoring in social work at Gordon College, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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Regis College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Regis College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston.
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Western New England 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 #10 on the list. Western New England is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
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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 14 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.
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