Colorado Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Colorado Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 16th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 11 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora or elsewhere in Colorado, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Colorado by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Colorado below.

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Dept. of Education - 2026

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Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Social Work Schools in Colorado

Colorado State University GlobalDenver, CO 1st for In-State Tuition $9,000 IN-STATE TUITION $9,000 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,791
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,563

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,000

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,000

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,510

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.4%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO 2nd for In-State Tuition $9,720 IN-STATE TUITION $17,944 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$34,453
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

3,042

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,720

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,944

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$10,051

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.9%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

515

Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO 3rd for In-State Tuition $9,927 IN-STATE TUITION $25,124 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$35,455

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

8,143

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.83%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,927

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,124

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,103

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.03%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

529

University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO 4th for In-State Tuition $10,149 IN-STATE TUITION $24,336 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

8,697

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.12%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,149

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,336

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,788

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.35%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO 5th for In-State Tuition $10,383 IN-STATE TUITION $29,391 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

10,519

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

44.66%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,383

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,391

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,900

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO 6th for In-State Tuition $11,124 IN-STATE TUITION $30,684 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$36,960

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$34,646
Master's Degree
$43,767

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

15,002

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

33.55%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,124

Out-of-State Tuition:

$30,684

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,327

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.8%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

505

University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO 7th for In-State Tuition $12,416 IN-STATE TUITION $27,266 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,598

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.36%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,416

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,266

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,760

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

535

Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO 8th for In-State Tuition $13,373 IN-STATE TUITION $34,783 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,713
Master's Degree
$43,884
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

25,538

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.24%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,373

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,783

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$21,279

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO 9th for In-State Tuition $41,342 IN-STATE TUITION $41,342 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

5,549

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

62.04%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,342

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,342

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$29,500

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Regis UniversityDenver, CO 10th for In-State Tuition $46,340 IN-STATE TUITION $46,340 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,627

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

67.36%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$46,340

Out-of-State Tuition:

$46,340

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,397

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.46%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of DenverDenver, CO 11th for In-State Tuition $61,398 IN-STATE TUITION $61,398 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$45,153
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

6,025

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

78.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$61,398

Out-of-State Tuition:

$61,398

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$36,131

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.81%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

655

Average SAT Math Score:

640