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2022 Best Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
56 Associate Degrees
Ranked #78 in popularity, social work is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of social work. Combined, these schools handed out 56 associate degrees in social work to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on social work students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - How many other social work students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized social work related body.

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 associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Social Work Schools

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 Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Social Work in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for social work students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Social Work

#1

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Lake Land College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in social work. Located in the town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in social work from Lake Land College

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Southwestern Illinois College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in social work. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in social work from Southwestern Illinois College

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 439 241
Michigan 399 45
Indiana 237 40

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One of 2 majors within the Social Work area of study, Social Work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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