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District of Columbia Social Work Degree Programs - 2024

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

District of Columbia Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: November 7th, 2023

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 7 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in District of Columbia by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in District of Columbia below.

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Dept. of Education - 2024

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Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC 1st for In-State Tuition $6,152 IN-STATE TUITION $13,004 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

Public

Total Enrollment

2,810

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

29.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,152

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,004

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

$16,276

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC 2nd for In-State Tuition $17,712 IN-STATE TUITION $17,712 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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
$38,472

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

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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

998

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

53.5%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,712

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,712

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

$22,616

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

61.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

484

Average SAT Math Score:

478

Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC 3rd for In-State Tuition $25,110 IN-STATE TUITION $25,110 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
$66,674

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

1,383

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

39.25%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$25,110

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,110

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

$11,693

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.29%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Howard UniversityWashington, DC 4th for In-State Tuition $28,916 IN-STATE TUITION $28,916 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
$53,307
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

8,902

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

65.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,916

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,916

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

$45,837

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

35.25%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

585

The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC 5th for In-State Tuition $52,156 IN-STATE TUITION $52,156 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
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.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
$51,022

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

2,891

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

72.97%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$52,156

Out-of-State Tuition:

$52,156

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

$33,452

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.01%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

American UniversityWashington, DC 6th for In-State Tuition $53,334 IN-STATE TUITION $53,334 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

8,158

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

78.94%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$53,334

Out-of-State Tuition:

$53,334

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

$28,037

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

64.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

695

Average SAT Math Score:

665

George Washington UniversityWashington, DC 7th for In-State Tuition $59,870 IN-STATE TUITION $59,870 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.

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

10,929

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

83.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$59,870

Out-of-State Tuition:

$59,870

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

$26,272

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

49.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

700

Average SAT Math Score:

700