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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Social Work

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

157 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 157 colleges

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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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 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
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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 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 31 Fee $50
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Yeshiva University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 63.8%
Annual cost
$69,117/yr
Grad earnings
$71,353
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 2 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Social Work in USA?
157 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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 Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Social Work colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, Adelphi University. 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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