First Professional Degree   USA

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Social Work

26 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

26 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 26 colleges

New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
πŸ› Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $50
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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 Nov 15 Decision Jan 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
View college details
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
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Social Work in USA?
26 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional 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 California-Berkeley leads with median graduate earnings of $92,446 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Social Work colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University at Buffalo, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 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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