New Hampshire Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 12 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Undergraduates have more in-state choices than graduate students in New Hampshire. Four schools are associated with bachelor’s-level social work study, while MSW applicants have a smaller set of options to compare. The filterable school list below can help students compare locations, formats, and degree levels.
Graduate applicants should look closely at the exact program and accreditation status. Colby-Sawyer College and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus have CSWE-accredited MSW programs, while New Hampshire does not have a social work-specific doctoral program among these schools.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited social work pathway can compare programs at four New Hampshire schools. Accredited choices include three baccalaureate programs and two MSW programs, so undergraduate students have slightly more room to compare than graduate applicants.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current status of the exact BSW or MSW they plan to enter, especially when preparing for advanced standing or future licensure requirements.
Students looking for flexibility have a small but useful set of schools to investigate. Colby-Sawyer College and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus report some online availability within their CSWE-accredited social work offerings.
An online indicator does not necessarily mean every degree option, course, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school whether online access applies to the BSW, MSW, advanced-standing track, or only selected portions of the program.
Cost-conscious students may want to start with the social work schools below, which have the lowest reported school-level prices in New Hampshire. These figures are comparison points rather than measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are institution-wide figures, not social work program-specific costs. Request a personalized estimate that accounts for residency, degree level, fees, aid, living expenses, and field-placement costs.
Students should first separate social work degrees from adjacent programs in human services, mental and social health, or other social service fields. New Hampshire has eight schools with related but non-social-work options; these may support different career goals but should not be treated as BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work programs.
After confirming the degree subject, compare accreditation, format, field education, admissions requirements, and total cost. Students planning to pursue professional credentials should also ask how the curriculum and supervised experience align with the licensing requirements where they expect to practice.
Four New Hampshire schools are associated with bachelor’s-level social work study. Three have CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs represented, so students should verify the accreditation status of the exact undergraduate program before applying.
Colby-Sawyer College and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus have CSWE-accredited MSW programs. Both identify advanced-standing study, while UNH also identifies full-time, part-time, and multiple-cohort plans.
Colby-Sawyer College and UNH report some online availability within their CSWE-accredited social work offerings. Confirm which degree or track is online and whether courses, campus sessions, or field placements require in-person participation.
Based on reported school-level figures, Plymouth State University, Colby-Sawyer College, and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus have the lowest listed in-state tuition among New Hampshire social work schools. Plymouth State University, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, and Colby-Sawyer College have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
No social work-specific doctoral option is identified in the state. A doctoral program in a related mental or social health field should not be assumed to be a social work doctorate.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements with the licensing authority where they plan to practice.
Whether you live in Manchester, Nashua, Concord or elsewhere in New Hampshire, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in New Hampshire by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in New Hampshire below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,157
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
4.55%
In-State Tuition:
$7,724
Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,284
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$10,864
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,153
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
51.28%
In-State Tuition:
$14,626
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,566
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,216
Applicants Accepted:
87.54%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,699
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
60.08%
In-State Tuition:
$14,784
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,840
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,887
Applicants Accepted:
90.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
550
Average SAT Math Score:
520
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
443
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
68.97%
In-State Tuition:
$15,838
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,418
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,992
Applicants Accepted:
80.87%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
163,164
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
39.05%
In-State Tuition:
$17,200
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,200
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$36,708
Applicants Accepted:
99.51%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
771
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
58.73%
In-State Tuition:
$19,125
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,125
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,431
Applicants Accepted:
80.08%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,261
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
78.37%
In-State Tuition:
$19,202
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,852
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,805
Applicants Accepted:
88.16%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
610
Average SAT Math Score:
595
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,231
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
57.65%
In-State Tuition:
$39,488
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,488
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$28,082
Applicants Accepted:
82.59%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,022
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
31.27%
In-State Tuition:
$41,938
Out-of-State Tuition:
$41,938
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,972
Applicants Accepted:
92.13%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
992
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
52.28%
In-State Tuition:
$46,442
Out-of-State Tuition:
$46,442
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,154
Applicants Accepted:
93.47%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,087
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
85.49%
In-State Tuition:
$48,920
Out-of-State Tuition:
$48,920
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$34,779
Applicants Accepted:
78.05%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
610
