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2027 Best Social Work Schools in Massachusetts

15 Colleges in the United States
1,929 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$51,811 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Work is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best social work schools.

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Best Schools for Social Work in Massachusetts

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

Top Schools in Social Work

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 social work degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. See the full social work program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in social work, ranking #2. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 352 social work degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $57,991. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. Read more about the social work program at Boston University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

A rank of #3 makes Boston College one of the top schools for social work. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 251 social work students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $56,920 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,101. Read more about the social work program at Boston College

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. Simmons College awarded about 483 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Social Work graduates of Simmons College earn a median of $45,268 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in social work from Simmons College

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Students looking for a strong social work program will find one at Smith College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Smith College awarded about 129 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Smith College generally make around $53,525. Smith College graduates carry a median of $18,941 in student loans. More information about a degree in social work from Smith College

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Westfield State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Westfield. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 134 social work students who graduated with this degree at Westfield State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $47,739 in their early career. Westfield State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in social work from Westfield State University

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Bristol Community College came in at #7 for social work this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fall River. Bristol Community College awarded about 23 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $37,897 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,433 to complete this degree. Read more about the social work program at Bristol Community College

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Set in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Regis College graduates 71% of students within six years. About 59 social work degrees were awarded at Regis College in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $69,483 in their early career. Regis College graduates carry a median of $27,441 in student loans. Get the full social work details for Regis College

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Salem State University landed the #9 spot for social work this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 146 social work degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $52,651 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in social work from Salem State University

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Bridgewater State University placed #10 among the best social work schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 160 social work students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social work degree from Bridgewater State University earn around $51,697 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full social work program report for Bridgewater State University

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College landed the #11 spot for social work this year. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Springfield College graduates 74% of students within six years. About 53 social work degrees were awarded at Springfield College in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $57,311 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,151. Read more about the social work program at Springfield College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #12 spot for social work this year. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 social work degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $45,227 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,947. See the full social work program report for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Located in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 social work students who graduated with this degree at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms generally make around $40,161. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms graduates carry a median of $31,682 in student loans. Read more about the social work program at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 social work students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in social work from Merrimack College

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Anna Maria College landed the #15 spot for social work this year. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit university. Anna Maria College graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 social work students who graduated with this degree at Anna Maria College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social work degree from Anna Maria College earn around $57,125 in the first couple years of their career. Anna Maria College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full social work details for Anna Maria College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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