Rhode Island Social Work Degree Programs

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

Rhode Island Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 18th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

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

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Dept. of Education - 2026

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Social Work Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI 1st for In-State Tuition $11,300 IN-STATE TUITION $27,299 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$32,764
Master's Degree
$48,253

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
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

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$34,038
Master's Degree
$44,740
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

5,049

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

48.08%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,299

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

$9,478

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.82%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI 2nd for In-State Tuition $42,419 IN-STATE TUITION $42,419 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$46,582

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

3,868

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

53.26%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,419

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,419

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

$31,027

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.41%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI 3rd for In-State Tuition $44,418 IN-STATE TUITION $44,418 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor'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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

3,946

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

67.55%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$44,418

Out-of-State Tuition:

$44,418

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

$37,999

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI 4th for In-State Tuition $50,100 IN-STATE TUITION $50,100 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
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

  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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

2,121

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

75.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$50,100

Out-of-State Tuition:

$50,100

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

$36,967

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.17%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Providence CollegeProvidence, RI 5th for In-State Tuition $63,550 IN-STATE TUITION $63,550 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor'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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,229

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

85.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$63,550

Out-of-State Tuition:

$63,550

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

$48,523

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

50.89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

605