North Dakota Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 7 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Undergraduate students have more choices than graduate applicants in North Dakota. Students can compare four schools with social work bachelor’s degrees, while CSWE-accredited MSW study is concentrated at University of Mary and University of North Dakota.
North Dakota does not have a doctoral-level social work option among these schools. Students seeking a doctorate may need to consider out-of-state universities, while those interested in shorter credentials can investigate social work or related certificates carefully.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have four schools to compare at the baccalaureate level, but only two universities with accredited MSW options. This gives BSW students more geographic choice, while MSW applicants can focus their comparison on program format, specialization, schedule, and advanced-standing eligibility.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies specifically to social work programs and is separate from a college or university’s institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current status of their intended BSW or MSW directly with the school and CSWE.
Students looking for flexibility have three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs to investigate: University of Mary, Minot State University, and University of North Dakota. Flexible plans may include part-time study, evening or weekend scheduling, multiple cohorts, or advanced standing, depending on the school and degree.
An online indicator does not necessarily mean every BSW or MSW course, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school whether the specific degree pathway is fully online, hybrid, or campus-based and how local field placements are arranged.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price schools below, then request a program-specific financial estimate. Tuition and average net price are school-level figures, not social work program-specific costs, and they do not account for every student’s aid, fees, housing, or field placement expenses.
These figures are useful starting points for comparison, not rankings of program quality. Students should also confirm whether the listed school offers the exact degree type they need, since certificates and related credentials may not substitute for a BSW or MSW.
Students should first separate social work degrees from adjacent programs. Human services or mental and social health study may support related career goals, but these programs should not be treated as BSW or MSW degrees. Rasmussen University–North Dakota and Valley City State University, for example, offer human services programs rather than social work degrees.
After confirming the degree type, compare accreditation, delivery format, field education, schedule, specialization, total cost, and fit with your intended license. Requirements can change, so verify details with the school and the appropriate licensing authority before enrolling.
Students can compare four schools with social work bachelor’s pathways. The full school list below provides school-by-school details.
University of Mary and University of North Dakota have CSWE-accredited MSW options. Compare their specializations, advanced-standing eligibility, schedules, field placement arrangements, and delivery formats.
Online availability is reported at University of Mary, Minot State University, and University of North Dakota. Confirm whether your exact BSW or MSW pathway is fully online or hybrid and whether field placements or campus visits are required.
Based on reported school-level figures, Sitting Bull College, Minot State University, and University of North Dakota have the lowest listed in-state tuition among North Dakota social work schools. Sitting Bull College and Minot State University have the lowest listed average net prices among degree-granting social work schools shown here; North Dakota State University also appears in the average net price list, but its social work offerings are certificates rather than a BSW or MSW.
No doctoral-level social work option is identified among the state’s schools. Students pursuing doctoral study may need to compare programs outside North Dakota.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Verify degree, accreditation, supervised-experience, examination, and other requirements with the licensing authority for the state where you plan to practice.
Whether you live in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks or elsewhere in North Dakota, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in North Dakota by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in North Dakota 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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
257
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$4,010
Out-of-State Tuition:
$4,010
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$4,605
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 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
958
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
48.73%
In-State Tuition:
$8,514
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,544
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$11,890
Applicants Accepted:
99.07%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
523
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
2,062
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
47.76%
In-State Tuition:
$8,702
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,702
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,703
Applicants Accepted:
64.62%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
555
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
9,981
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
64.74%
In-State Tuition:
$10,951
Out-of-State Tuition:
$15,570
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,551
Applicants Accepted:
76.9%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
590
Average SAT Math Score:
610
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
9,471
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
64.55%
In-State Tuition:
$11,110
Out-of-State Tuition:
$15,764
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,543
Applicants Accepted:
94.96%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
589
Average SAT Math Score:
616
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 for-profit
Total Enrollment
52
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$13,957
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,957
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
Not enough data
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 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
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,416
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
64.2%
In-State Tuition:
$22,356
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,356
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,770
Applicants Accepted:
75.3%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
