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Louisiana Social Work Degree Programs

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

Louisiana 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport or elsewhere in Louisiana, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Louisiana by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Louisiana below.

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Social Work Schools in Louisiana

Southern University at ShreveportShreveport, LA 1st for In-State Tuition $4,958 IN-STATE TUITION $4,958 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

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

2,069

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,958

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,958

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

$10,093

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southern University at New OrleansNew Orleans, LA 2nd for In-State Tuition $7,471 IN-STATE TUITION $16,371 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,576
Master's Degree
$38,712

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

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor'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

1,144

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

21.9%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,471

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,371

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

$18,295

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.53%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LA 3rd for In-State Tuition $7,683 IN-STATE TUITION $16,706 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,476
Master's Degree
$33,736
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

Public

Total Enrollment

4,163

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

43.86%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,683

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,706

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

$15,760

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

42.37%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

471

Average SAT Math Score:

460

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA 4th for In-State Tuition $8,373 IN-STATE TUITION $20,851 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$22,925

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

9,567

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

43.33%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,373

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,851

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

$12,387

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.98%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA 5th for In-State Tuition $8,672 IN-STATE TUITION $19,460 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$25,591

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor'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

6,243

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

48.96%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,672

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,460

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

$15,540

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.93%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

530

Average SAT Math Score:

490

University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA 6th for In-State Tuition $9,082 IN-STATE TUITION $21,182 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,988

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
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral 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

5,032

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.51%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,082

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,182

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

$11,813

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

70.11%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

630

Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA 7th for In-State Tuition $9,940 IN-STATE TUITION $17,198 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$27,683

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
$37,606

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

5,171

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

33.41%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,940

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,198

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

$17,701

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

53.9%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

473

Average SAT Math Score:

455

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA 8th for In-State Tuition $11,954 IN-STATE TUITION $28,631 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$39,032
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional 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

27,729

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

67.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,954

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,631

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

$18,761

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.72%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

605

University of Holy CrossNew Orleans, LA 9th for In-State Tuition $15,960 IN-STATE TUITION $15,960 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$33,426
Doctoral 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

453

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

39.06%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$15,960

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,960

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

$18,173

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.35%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville, LA 10th for In-State Tuition $19,720 IN-STATE TUITION $19,720 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

767

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

34.53%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,720

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,720

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

$15,340

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

490

Average SAT Math Score:

520

Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA 11th for In-State Tuition $20,224 IN-STATE TUITION $20,224 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

1,220

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

50.15%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$20,224

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,224

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

$19,117

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

523

Average SAT Math Score:

518

Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA 12th for In-State Tuition $26,863 IN-STATE TUITION $26,863 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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,681

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

48.96%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$26,863

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,863

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

$17,977

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.16%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

530

Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA 13th for In-State Tuition $45,030 IN-STATE TUITION $45,030 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
$35,772

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

3,160

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.97%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$45,030

Out-of-State Tuition:

$45,030

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

$20,712

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.11%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA 14th for In-State Tuition $62,844 IN-STATE TUITION $62,844 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
$40,451
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
$44,535

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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

8,490

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

86.31%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$62,844

Out-of-State Tuition:

$62,844

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

$45,582

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

11.45%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

710

Average SAT Math Score:

725