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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Social Work

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

219 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 121–144 of 219 colleges

Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
🏛 Public Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.4%
Annual cost
$23,683/yr
Grad earnings
$61,675
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Social Work in USA?
219 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Social Work in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Work in USA?
University of Missouri-Columbia leads with median graduate earnings of $63,403 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Social Work colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Missouri-Columbia, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Arizona State University Campus Immersion. 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.

Careers after Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Social and Community Service Managers Marriage and Family Therapists Counselors, All Other Child, Family, and School Social Workers Healthcare Social Workers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Social Workers, All Other Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

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