by our College Data Analytics Team
Social Work is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on social work — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 6 schools in West Virginia offering social work.
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Below are the schools where social work makes up the largest share of degrees in West Virginia.
Concord University tops our list of the most focused social work schools. Located in the rural area of Athens, Concord University is a public university. About 25% of the degrees Concord University awards are in social work, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for Concord University
West Virginia State University is one of the most focused social work schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Institute, West Virginia State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at West Virginia State University
Marshall University came in at #3 on our list of the most focused social work schools. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 61 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Marshall University
Shepherd University ranks #4 for social work by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public institution. Social Work accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at Shepherd University
West Virginia University ranks #5 for social work by degree focus. West Virginia University is a public school located in the city of Morgantown. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in social work, or about 94 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full social work report for West Virginia University
West Liberty University placed #6 for social work by degree focus. West Liberty University is a public school located in the rural area of West Liberty. About 1% of the degrees West Liberty University awards are in social work, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about social work at West Liberty University
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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