Study Social Work in the United States

Social Work in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for social work in the United States

• Aurora University (9)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (9)
• The University of Memphis (8)
• Widener University (6)
• Ohio University (6)
• University of St. Thomas, Minnesota (5)
• Georgia State University (5)
• Southern Adventist University (5)
• University of Alaska Fairbanks (5)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (4)

Study Social Work in the United States: common questions

How many social work programmes are there in the United States?

306 social work programmes at 148 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a social work degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in social work in the United States is 28,087 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,939 USD and 38,008 USD per year.

Can I study social work in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (306 of 306).

Are any of these social work programmes available online?

32 of the 306 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for social work in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 23,607 USD per year, against 28,087 USD for bachelor's programmes.