Colorado Social Work Degree Programs - 2023

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

Colorado Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: January 17th, 2023

SocialWorkerLicense.com has analyzed data from 14 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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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Pikes Peak Community CollegeColorado Springs, CO 1st for In-State Tuition $3,967 IN-STATE TUITION $15,389 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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

  • 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

9,583

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,967

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,389

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

$10,275

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Otero Junior CollegeLa Junta, CO 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,100 IN-STATE TUITION $6,556 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

772

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,100

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,556

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

$10,221

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 3rd for In-State Tuition $4,520 IN-STATE TUITION $15,942 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

3,556

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,520

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,942

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

$10,532

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 4th for In-State Tuition $4,788 IN-STATE TUITION $16,210 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

5,761

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,788

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,210

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

$9,851

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 $5,299 IN-STATE TUITION $8,368 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

967

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,299

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,368

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

$10,667

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-Global CampusAurora, 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
  • 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

7,528

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):

$14,954

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.26%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

500

Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO 7th for In-State Tuition $8,591 IN-STATE TUITION $15,149 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

3,275

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

33.33%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,591

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,149

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

$13,695

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.31%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

510

Average SAT Math Score:

500

Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO 8th for In-State Tuition $8,686 IN-STATE TUITION $22,235 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

8,146

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

41.32%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,686

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,235

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

$16,118

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.44%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO 9th for In-State Tuition $8,693 IN-STATE TUITION $23,967 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

  • 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
$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

17,255

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

34.41%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,693

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,967

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

$14,313

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

495

Average SAT Math Score:

485

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO 10th for In-State Tuition $9,401 IN-STATE TUITION $25,889 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

11,392

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

51.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,401

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,889

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

$14,470

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

66.3%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

555

University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO 11th for In-State Tuition $10,062 IN-STATE TUITION $22,320 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

7,531

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

48.54%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,062

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,320

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

$15,570

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.7%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

540

Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO 12th for In-State Tuition $11,814 IN-STATE TUITION $30,535 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

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

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

23,332

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

72.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,814

Out-of-State Tuition:

$30,535

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

$18,679

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.52%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

590

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Regis UniversityDenver, CO 13th for In-State Tuition $38,558 IN-STATE TUITION $38,558 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

3,071

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,558

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,558

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

$24,961

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.2%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

550

University of DenverDenver, CO 14th for In-State Tuition $53,775 IN-STATE TUITION $53,775 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

5,683

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

77.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$53,775

Out-of-State Tuition:

$53,775

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

$33,830

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

60.67%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

635

Average SAT Math Score:

630