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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: September 26th, 2024

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 15 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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Social Work Schools in Colorado

Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO 1st for In-State Tuition $4,055 IN-STATE TUITION $15,714 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate'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

9,153

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,055

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,714

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

$10,307

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Otero CollegeLa Junta, CO 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,226 IN-STATE TUITION $6,730 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate'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

642

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,226

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,730

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

$11,740

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Community College of DenverDenver, CO 3rd for In-State Tuition $4,586 IN-STATE TUITION $16,235 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate'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

5,019

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,586

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,235

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

$9,650

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, CO 4th for In-State Tuition $4,626 IN-STATE TUITION $16,275 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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

3,237

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,626

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,275

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

$11,105

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Trinidad State CollegeTrinidad, CO 5th for In-State Tuition $5,194 IN-STATE TUITION $8,314 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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

1,075

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,194

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,314

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

$11,985

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Colorado State University GlobalAurora, CO 6th for In-State Tuition $8,400 IN-STATE TUITION $8,400 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,791

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

6,333

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,400

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,400

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

$14,826

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.88%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO 7th for In-State Tuition $9,129 IN-STATE TUITION $22,041 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

9,102

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.14%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,129

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,041

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

$16,772

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

84.77%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO 8th for In-State Tuition $9,245 IN-STATE TUITION $16,324 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

3,008

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.65%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,245

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,324

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

$12,815

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.79%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

515

Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO 9th for In-State Tuition $9,297 IN-STATE TUITION $23,019 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

7,654

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,297

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,019

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

$15,483

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.76%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

529

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO 10th for In-State Tuition $9,562 IN-STATE TUITION $26,818 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

10,922

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.5%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,562

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,818

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

$13,782

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.58%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO 11th for In-State Tuition $10,260 IN-STATE TUITION $28,092 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

14,947

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

36.85%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,260

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,092

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

$15,602

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.91%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

505

University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO 12th for In-State Tuition $11,332 IN-STATE TUITION $24,722 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
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

6,024

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.1%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,332

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,722

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

$17,465

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

535

Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO 13th for In-State Tuition $12,874 IN-STATE TUITION $32,734 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

25,150

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

71.43%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,874

Out-of-State Tuition:

$32,734

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

$18,512

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.77%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Regis UniversityDenver, CO 14th for In-State Tuition $42,220 IN-STATE TUITION $42,220 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
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

2,239

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.58%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,220

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,220

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

$23,367

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of DenverDenver, CO 15th for In-State Tuition $56,439 IN-STATE TUITION $56,439 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

5,986

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

76.59%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$56,439

Out-of-State Tuition:

$56,439

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

$34,737

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

655

Average SAT Math Score:

640