2023 Most Popular Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Social Work Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Work is the #34 most popular major in Virginia with 1,010 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the social work doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work
Our analysis found Virginia Commonwealth University to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in social work at VCU, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Norfolk State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Virginia. Norfolk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
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Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 753 |
| North Carolina | 1,757 |
| Florida | 1,569 |
| Tennessee | 1,237 |
| Kentucky | 1,510 |
| South Carolina | 383 |
| Louisiana | 859 |
| Arkansas | 405 |
| Alabama | 1,173 |
| Mississippi | 595 |
| West Virginia | 316 |
Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 2 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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