387 Social Work Programmes in North America

Social Work tuition fees in North America, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Top universities for Social Work in North America

Ranked by how many social work programmes each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Aurora University (9)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (9)
• The University of Memphis (8)
• Algoma University (6)
• Widener University (6)
• Ohio University (6)
• Canadore College (6)
• Southern Adventist University (5)
• Laurentian University (5)
• Laval University, Quebec City (5)

January intake in North America

39 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.

• Social work Diploma — Mount Royal University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Social Work — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Social Work (Online) — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Social Work — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Social Work — Cleveland State University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Social Work — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027

Study Social Work in North America: common questions

How many social work programmes are there in North America?

387 social work programmes at 185 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 8 September 2026.

How much does a social work degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in social work in North America is 25,298 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 18,574 USD and 36,294 USD a year.

Can I study social work in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (387 of 387).

Are any of these social work programmes available online?

34 of the 387 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for social work in North America?

Master's programmes, at a median annual fee of 20,944 USD, against 25,298 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.