2025 Best Social Work Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
15
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
2,712
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.
College Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Social Work Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,712 degrees in social work annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Social Work School
The social work program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Work rankings. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Social Work Degree Level
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 Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Social Work in the Rocky Mountains Region
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 Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Social Work
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
311
Social Work Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Utah if you wish to pursue a degree in social work. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #213 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 311 social work students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from University of Utah
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CO
152
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in social work needs to check out Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were about 152 social work students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Human Services - Child & Family Services
Program Name
Gain the fundamental tools required to improve the lives of children and families in crisis with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ID
307
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in social work has to look into Boise State University. Boise State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boise. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.
There were about 307 social work students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Boise State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WY
68
Social Work Degrees Awarded
University of Wyoming is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in social work. Located in the remote town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.
There were about 68 social work students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from University of Wyoming
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
293
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were roughly 293 social work students who graduated with this degree at MSU Denver in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In UT
90
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #389 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 90 social work students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Weber State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
97
Social Work Degrees Awarded
USU is a very large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #503 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 97 social work students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social work from Utah State University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Human Services
Program Name
Improve the lives of individuals, families and communities with the human service tools gained from this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CO
74
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 27th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 74 social work students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
69
Social Work Degrees Awarded
UM is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Missoula. A Best Colleges rank of #697 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UM is a great university overall.
There were about 69 social work students who graduated with this degree at UM in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from The University of Montana
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In UT
100
Social Work Degrees Awarded
UVU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #580 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 100 social work students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social work from Utah Valley University
