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Colorado Social Work Degree Programs - 2023

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

Colorado Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
SocialWorkerLicense.com

by SocialWorkerLicense.com Staff

Updated: November 7th, 2023

SocialWorkerLicense.com 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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Program Fields (and degrees offered)

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Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO 1st for In-State Tuition $3,981 IN-STATE TUITION $15,403 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

9,213

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,981

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,403

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

$10,088

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 $4,107 IN-STATE TUITION $6,563 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

754

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,107

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,563

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

$11,980

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 $4,536 IN-STATE TUITION $15,958 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

3,291

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,536

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,958

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

$11,795

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 $4,745 IN-STATE TUITION $16,167 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

5,050

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,745

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,167

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

$11,381

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 $5,279 IN-STATE TUITION $8,648 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

1,014

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,279

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,648

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

$11,909

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
  • 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

6,750

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):

$12,351

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.03%

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 $8,766 IN-STATE TUITION $21,222 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

9,634

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

48.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,766

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,222

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

$14,633

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.27%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO 8th for In-State Tuition $9,000 IN-STATE TUITION $22,322 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

7,904

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.63%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,000

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,322

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

$15,898

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.24%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

529

Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO 9th for In-State Tuition $9,005 IN-STATE TUITION $15,659 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

3,092

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,005

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,659

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

$13,999

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.17%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

515

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO 10th for In-State Tuition $9,384 IN-STATE TUITION $26,376 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

11,042

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

54.87%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,384

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,376

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

$13,322

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.05%

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 $10,021 IN-STATE TUITION $27,502 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

15,625

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

33.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,021

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,502

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

$13,806

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.82%

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 $10,666 IN-STATE TUITION $23,785 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

6,683

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.69%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,666

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,785

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

$16,075

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.13%

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 $12,331 IN-STATE TUITION $31,613 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

24,344

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

71.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,331

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,613

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

$19,016

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.64%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Regis UniversityDenver, CO 14th for In-State Tuition $39,610 IN-STATE TUITION $39,610 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

2,616

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

64.89%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,610

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,610

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

$23,916

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.37%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of DenverDenver, CO 15th for In-State Tuition $54,819 IN-STATE TUITION $54,819 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

5,771

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

77.27%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$54,819

Out-of-State Tuition:

$54,819

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

$32,618

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

63.63%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

655

Average SAT Math Score:

640