by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for clinical/medical social work students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 386 master's degrees in clinical/medical social work during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The clinical/medical social work master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for clinical/medical social work students working on their master's degree.
The clinical/medical social work school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Clinical/Medical Social Work Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in clinical/medical social work.
Capella University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in clinical/medical social work. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical social work from Capella University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in clinical/medical social work needs to take a look at University of South Dakota. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical social work from University of South Dakota
It's hard to beat Winona State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in clinical/medical social work. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Winona.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical social work from Winona State University
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in clinical/medical social work. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical social work from University of Missouri - Columbia
Learn about other programs related to Clinical/Medical Social Work that might interest you.
Explore the best clinical/medical social work schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 81 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 247 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 58 |
One of 13 majors within the Mental & Social Health Services area of study, Clinical/Medical Social Work has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 1,147 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 381 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 123 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 35 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 18 |
