Iowa Social Work Degree Programs

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

Iowa Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 16th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 17 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport or elsewhere in Iowa, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Iowa by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Iowa below.

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Social Work Schools in Iowa

University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA 1st for In-State Tuition $9,936 IN-STATE TUITION $21,712 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$31,930
Master's Degree
$43,106

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

  • 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:

  • 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

7,529

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

64.86%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,936

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,712

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

$15,901

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.74%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

550

University of IowaIowa City, IA 2nd for In-State Tuition $11,283 IN-STATE TUITION $33,371 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate
  • Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$30,698
Master's Degree
$43,677
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
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

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

22,264

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

74.76%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,283

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,371

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

$22,531

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

615

Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA 3rd for In-State Tuition $19,475 IN-STATE TUITION $19,475 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,737

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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,994

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.31%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,475

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,475

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

$20,942

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.46%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

490

Average SAT Math Score:

470

Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA 4th for In-State Tuition $20,950 IN-STATE TUITION $20,950 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

798

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.31%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$20,950

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,950

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

$18,504

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

495

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA 5th for In-State Tuition $26,250 IN-STATE TUITION $26,250 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

1,452

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

67.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$26,250

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,250

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

$32,908

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.84%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

531

Average SAT Math Score:

555

William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA 6th for In-State Tuition $29,750 IN-STATE TUITION $29,750 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,301

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

31.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$29,750

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,750

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

$22,601

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

51.88%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

475

Average SAT Math Score:

455

Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA 7th for In-State Tuition $34,762 IN-STATE TUITION $34,762 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$30,827

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.
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

1,486

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

52.54%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,762

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,762

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

$21,774

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

500

Average SAT Math Score:

500

Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA 8th for In-State Tuition $36,658 IN-STATE TUITION $36,658 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
$41,589

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

1,916

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

64.46%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,658

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,658

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

$24,691

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

560

Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA 9th for In-State Tuition $36,710 IN-STATE TUITION $36,710 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

1,175

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

63.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,710

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,710

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

$25,907

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.36%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

545

Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA 10th for In-State Tuition $36,956 IN-STATE TUITION $36,956 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$25,406

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

624

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,956

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,956

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

$23,907

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA 11th for In-State Tuition $37,050 IN-STATE TUITION $37,050 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
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

1,597

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.57%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,050

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,050

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

$25,807

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.47%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Loras CollegeDubuque, IA 12th for In-State Tuition $39,824 IN-STATE TUITION $39,824 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,873

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

1,083

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.1%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,824

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,824

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

$20,716

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA 13th for In-State Tuition $40,878 IN-STATE TUITION $40,878 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,397

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

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$43,264
First Professional 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

1,107

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$40,878

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,878

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

$20,168

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.52%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA 14th for In-State Tuition $40,910 IN-STATE TUITION $40,910 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
$37,017

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

742

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.59%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$40,910

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,910

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

$24,479

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

505

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA 15th for In-State Tuition $41,798 IN-STATE TUITION $41,798 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

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

1,366

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,798

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,798

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

$18,846

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

532

Average SAT Math Score:

520

Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA 16th for In-State Tuition $47,656 IN-STATE TUITION $47,656 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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,227

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

67.24%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$47,656

Out-of-State Tuition:

$47,656

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

$21,936

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.22%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

525

Average SAT Math Score:

560

Luther CollegeDecorah, IA 17th for In-State Tuition $52,120 IN-STATE TUITION $52,120 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$25,388

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

1,379

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

74.23%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$52,120

Out-of-State Tuition:

$52,120

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

$23,097

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

579

Average SAT Math Score:

624