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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Social Work

24 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

24 Colleges
📍 Massachusetts
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 24 colleges in Massachusetts

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 20
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 95.6%
Annual cost
$27,615/yr
Grad earnings
$56,662
SAT avg
1,090
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.3%
Annual cost
$64,315/yr
Grad earnings
$52,873
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$57,942/yr
Grad earnings
$48,036
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
27
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.6%
Annual cost
$61,106/yr
Grad earnings
$46,651
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Social Work in Massachusetts?
24 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Social Work in Massachusetts, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Work in Massachusetts?
Boston University leads with median graduate earnings of $83,238 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Social Work colleges in Massachusetts have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Westfield State University, Salem State University, Regis College, Springfield College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Social Work programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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