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2027 Best Social Work Schools in Maryland

8 Colleges in the United States
798 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$44,146 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Work programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their social work programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Social Work in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social work education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Social Work

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Leading the list is University Of Maryland Baltimore, our #1 school for social work. University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 282 social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Social Work graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $59,340 early in their careers. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full social work program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland Baltimore County one of the top schools for social work. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 75 social work degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $40,316 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full social work program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in social work, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Salisbury University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 249 social work degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $43,425. Students borrow a median of $23,552 to complete this degree. Get the full social work details for Salisbury University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Students looking for a strong social work program will find one at Mcdaniel College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Mcdaniel College awarded about 13 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Mcdaniel College generally make around $54,904. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full social work details for Mcdaniel College

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Bowie State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. There were roughly 25 social work students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social work degree from Bowie State University earn around $32,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in social work from Bowie State University

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Frostburg State University placed #6 among the best social work schools. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Frostburg State University awarded about 11 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social work degree from Frostburg State University earn around $37,836 in the first couple years of their career. Frostburg State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the social work program at Frostburg State University

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Morgan State University came in at #7 for social work this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 128 social work degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $46,748. Morgan State University graduates carry a median of $35,000 in student loans. Read more about the social work program at Morgan State University

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Coppin State University placed #8 among the best social work schools. Coppin State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Coppin State University graduates 26% of students within six years. About 15 social work degrees were awarded at Coppin State University in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of Coppin State University earn a median of $37,612 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750. Read more about the social work program at Coppin State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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