2027 Best Social Work Schools in Utah
Social Work programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a degree.
What’s on this page:
Best Schools for Social Work in Utah
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social work education in Utah.
Top Schools in Social Work
University Of Utah tops our 2027 ranking of the best social work schools. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. About 283 social work degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $47,076. Students borrow a median of $15,038 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in social work from University Of Utah
Students looking for a strong social work program will find one at Utah Valley University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 133 social work degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $44,502 early in their careers. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
Read more about the social work program at Utah Valley University
A rank of #3 makes Southern Utah University one of the top schools for social work. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 social work degrees were awarded at Southern Utah University in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete this degree.
Read more about the social work program at Southern Utah University
Weber State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 112 social work degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $42,754. Students borrow a median of $18,497 to complete this degree.
Read more about the social work program at Weber State University
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 46 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Social Work graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $52,074 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree.
Read more about the social work program at Brigham Young University Provo
Salt Lake Community College placed #6 among the best social work schools. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 66 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Typical student debt for the program is $10,855.
Read more about the social work program at Salt Lake Community College
Utah State University earned the #7 position for social work this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 122 social work degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $42,491 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,132.
More information about a degree in social work from Utah State University
More Social Work Rankings
View All Social Work Rankings >
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
