by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of social work. Combined, these schools handed out 1,711 master's degrees in social work to qualified students.
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Your choice of social work for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in social work.
University of Chicago is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in social work. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in social work. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It's hard to beat Loyola University Chicago if you want to pursue a master's degree in social work. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Loyola University Chicago
Aurora University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in social work. Located in the large suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Aurora University
UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in social work from University of Illinois at Chicago
Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in social work from Dominican University
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Illinois State University
Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Located in the suburb of Joliet, University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in social work from University of St Francis
Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 3 majors within the Social Work area of study, Social Work has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Work | 1 |
