Clinical/Medical Social Work programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their clinical/medical social work programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 43 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical/medical social work students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Social Work School
The school you choose for clinical/medical social work can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Clinical/Medical Social Work Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Clinical/Medical Social Work School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Clinical/Medical Social Work Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Clinical/Medical Social Work Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland Baltimore this year for clinical/medical social work. University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. University Of Maryland Baltimore awarded about 20 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore earn around $88,334 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Students looking for a strong clinical/medical social work program will find one at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 218 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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University Of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in clinical/medical social work, ranking #3. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 388 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $49,544 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of The Pacific one of the top schools for clinical/medical social work. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Stockton. University Of The Pacific graduates 68% of students within six years. About 38 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of The Pacific in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of The Pacific earn around $77,022 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,514.
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Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical social work, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 132 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $53,352. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans.
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Fairfield University landed the #6 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield University in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $52,092 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,687.
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Yeshiva University earned the #7 position for clinical/medical social work this year. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 14 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #8 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. About 16 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $51,693 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,843.
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Loma Linda University landed the #9 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. About 49 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Loma Linda University in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Loma Linda University earn a median of $58,654 early in their careers. Loma Linda University graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans.
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Florida State University landed the #10 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 383 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from Florida State University earn around $50,259 in the first couple years of their career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans.
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Seattle Community College Central Campus earned the #11 position for clinical/medical social work this year. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Community College Central Campus awarded about 14 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Seattle Community College Central Campus generally make around $53,048. Seattle Community College Central Campus graduates carry a median of $14,699 in student loans.
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Grand View University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. Located in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 54% of students finish within six years. Grand View University awarded about 10 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Grand View University generally make around $45,180. Students borrow a median of $26,941 to complete this degree.
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University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #13 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. About 74 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $53,134 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree.
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Central Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public university. Central Community College awarded about 73 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $43,218 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,277 to complete this degree.
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Florida Atlantic University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. About 63% of students finish within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 144 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $47,612 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212.
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Western Michigan University earned the #16 position for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 73 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University placed #17 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 84 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $52,818 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #18 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 23 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $46,855 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162.
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University Of South Dakota ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This large public university is located in the town of Vermillion. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 100 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of South Dakota in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of South Dakota earn a median of $44,527 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Memphis landed the #20 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Memphis. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $48,890 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,315 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #21 position for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 41 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $45,583 in their early career. Metropolitan Community College Area graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans.
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University Of North Florida placed #22 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 32 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $45,840 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,523 to complete this degree.
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Central Connecticut State University came in at #23 for clinical/medical social work this year. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 10 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $50,801 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,340.
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Central Texas College earned the #24 position for clinical/medical social work this year. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. There were roughly 11 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from Central Texas College earn around $53,086 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,290.
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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #25 position for clinical/medical social work this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $44,250 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 43 schools evaluated.
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 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).
