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2026 Best Clinical/Medical Social Work Master’s Degree Schools

23 Colleges in the United States
2,461 Clinical/Medical Social Work Degrees Awarded
$48,702 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical/Medical Social Work degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their clinical/medical social work programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 56 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical/medical social work students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Social Work in the United States

Below are the best clinical/medical social work schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Clinical/Medical Social Work

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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. There were roughly 39 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $88,334 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top schools for clinical/medical social work. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 191 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Students looking for a strong clinical/medical social work program will find one at Loma Linda University, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 37 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $58,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for Loma Linda University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 175 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $53,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for Michigan State University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Fairfield University awarded about 12 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $52,092. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in clinical/medical social work from Fairfield University

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University Of The Pacific placed #6 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 19 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Pacific in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of The Pacific earn a median of $77,022 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,514. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for University Of The Pacific

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #7 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 388 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $50,259. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical/medical social work from Florida State University

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University landed the #8 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Grand View University awarded about 16 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from Grand View University earn around $45,180 in the first couple years of their career. Grand View University graduates carry a median of $26,941 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical/medical social work from Grand View University

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #9 for clinical/medical social work this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 69 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $53,134 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818. More information about a degree in clinical/medical social work from University Of Missouri Columbia

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Florida International University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 95 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,818 early in their careers. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for Florida International University

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Western Michigan University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. Western Michigan University awarded about 103 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $42,266 in their early career. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. More information about a degree in clinical/medical social work from Western Michigan University

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Florida Atlantic University came in at #12 for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 159 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $47,612. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for Florida Atlantic University

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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #13 for clinical/medical social work this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 21 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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University Of South Dakota ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. University Of South Dakota is a large public school located in the town of Vermillion. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Dakota awarded about 64 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of South Dakota earn a median of $47,863 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for University Of South Dakota

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University Of North Florida came in at #15 for clinical/medical social work this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $45,840 early in their careers. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $18,523 in student loans. Read more about the clinical/medical social work program at University Of North Florida

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New Mexico Highlands University placed #16 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 27% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Mexico Highlands University awarded about 149 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from New Mexico Highlands University earn around $50,653 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for New Mexico Highlands University

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Utica College
Utica, NY

Utica College came in at #17 for clinical/medical social work this year. Utica College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Utica. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 clinical/medical social work students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Utica College generally make around $53,602. Typical student debt for the program is $27,237. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for Utica College

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Indianapolis graduates 56% of students within six years. About 16 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Indianapolis in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of Indianapolis earn a median of $52,298 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,699 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for University Of Indianapolis

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University Of Southern Indiana came in at #19 for clinical/medical social work this year. University Of Southern Indiana is a large public school located in the suburb of Evansville. University Of Southern Indiana graduates 48% of students within six years. About 42 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Indiana in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Southern Indiana earn around $48,165 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Southern Indiana graduates carry a median of $21,999 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for University Of Southern Indiana

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #20 among the best clinical/medical social work schools. 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 20 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $44,250. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. See the full clinical/medical social work program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #21 for clinical/medical social work this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 26 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn a median of $46,855 early in their careers. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University earned the #22 position for clinical/medical social work this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Capella University awarded about 393 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Social Work graduates of Capella University earn a median of $51,715 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical/medical social work program at Capella University

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Terre Haute. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 11 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at Indiana State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical social work degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $50,592. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for Indiana State University

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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical social work schools. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 13 clinical/medical social work degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical social work degree from University Of Southern Mississippi earn around $52,338 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. Get the full clinical/medical social work details for University Of Southern Mississippi

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University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #25 spot for clinical/medical social work this year. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 11 clinical/medical social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical social work program make about $45,096 in their early career. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Read more about the clinical/medical social work program at University Of Akron Main Campus

Rest of the Top 30 Clinical/Medical Social Work Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong clinical/medical social work education:

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Universidad Del Este
Carolina, PR
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Other Clinical/Medical Social Work Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 56 schools evaluated.

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