by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in social work to qualified students.
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The social work doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social work students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social work.
Boston University is a good option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in social work. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in social work from Boston University
Smith College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in social work. Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton.More information about a doctorate in social work from Smith College
Simmons University is a good choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in social work. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in social work from Simmons University
Boston College is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in social work. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in social work from Boston College
Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 93 | 15 |
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Social Work | 21 |
