2024 Best Social Work Schools in Michigan
18
Colleges in Michigan
2,417
Social Work Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
social work, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #9 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Social Work Schools in Michigan ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,417 degrees in social work during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Social Work School
Your choice of social work school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Social Work School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Social Work Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Social Work Schools in Michigan list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Social Work in Michigan
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social work degree levels they offer.
10 Top Michigan Schools in Social Work
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
403
Social Work Degrees Awarded
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were about 403 social work students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MI
76
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 76 social work students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Michigan State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
453
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Wayne State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in social work. Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 453 social work students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Wayne State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MI
236
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Eastern Michigan University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in social work. Eastern Michigan is a large public university located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti. This university ranks 20th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 236 social work students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MI
227
Social Work Degrees Awarded
GVSU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Allendale. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 227 social work students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MI
68
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Oakland is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #447 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oakland is a great university overall.
There were about 68 social work students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Oakland University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MI
103
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.
There were about 103 social work students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Western Michigan University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MI
142
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 25th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 142 social work students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In MI
Located in the city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #398 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hope is a great college overall.
There were roughly 21 social work students who graduated with this degree at Hope in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Hope College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MI
209
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 28th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 209 social work students who graduated with this degree at Spring Arbor in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Spring Arbor University
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