Massachusetts Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 39 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.
Whether you live in Boston, Worcester, Springfield or elsewhere in Massachusetts, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Massachusetts by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Massachusetts below.
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Work Schools in Massachusetts
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,752
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
58.37%
In-State Tuition:
$11,346
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,426
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,262
Applicants Accepted:
86.93%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
540
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,930
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
59.87%
In-State Tuition:
$11,786
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,866
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,381
Applicants Accepted:
87.99%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
555
Average SAT Math Score:
557
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,829
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
58.81%
In-State Tuition:
$11,808
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,948
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,383
Applicants Accepted:
87.81%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
560
Average SAT Math Score:
545
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,566
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
55.69%
In-State Tuition:
$11,920
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,000
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,114
Applicants Accepted:
83.61%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
548
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,615
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
60.75%
In-State Tuition:
$12,179
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,259
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,721
Applicants Accepted:
81.41%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
545
Average SAT Math Score:
540
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,291
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
56.6%
In-State Tuition:
$12,338
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,531
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,996
Applicants Accepted:
95.88%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,512
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
53.61%
In-State Tuition:
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,125
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,707
Applicants Accepted:
83.78%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
585
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,434
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
73.34%
In-State Tuition:
$16,966
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,264
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,163
Applicants Accepted:
83.04%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
635
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
532
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
0%
In-State Tuition:
$18,378
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,378
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,072
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,226
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
61.1%
In-State Tuition:
$27,040
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,040
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,511
Applicants Accepted:
81.22%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
638
Average SAT Math Score:
565
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,278
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.93%
In-State Tuition:
$30,700
Out-of-State Tuition:
$30,700
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,883
Applicants Accepted:
69.23%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
644
Average SAT Math Score:
618
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,122
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
61.35%
In-State Tuition:
$34,256
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,256
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,152
Applicants Accepted:
96.87%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,167
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
32.14%
In-State Tuition:
$35,689
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,689
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,649
Applicants Accepted:
70.68%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
475
Average SAT Math Score:
460
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,108
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
54.25%
In-State Tuition:
$38,302
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,302
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,271
Applicants Accepted:
85.2%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
589
Average SAT Math Score:
523
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,125
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
78.56%
In-State Tuition:
$40,650
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,650
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$40,654
Applicants Accepted:
71.21%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
949
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
74.85%
In-State Tuition:
$43,325
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,325
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,545
Applicants Accepted:
85.26%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
568
Average SAT Math Score:
555
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,017
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
36.88%
In-State Tuition:
$44,230
Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,230
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,274
Applicants Accepted:
99.57%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
513
Average SAT Math Score:
513
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
906
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
40.83%
In-State Tuition:
$44,571
Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,571
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$28,333
Applicants Accepted:
50.3%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,751
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
73.01%
In-State Tuition:
$45,174
Out-of-State Tuition:
$45,174
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,587
Applicants Accepted:
71.89%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
610
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,670
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
74.89%
In-State Tuition:
$46,874
Out-of-State Tuition:
$46,874
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$25,265
Applicants Accepted:
69.98%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
650
Average SAT Math Score:
600
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
4,268
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
60.87%
In-State Tuition:
$47,550
Out-of-State Tuition:
$47,550
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$29,618
Applicants Accepted:
82.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
600
Average SAT Math Score:
580
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,603
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
67.87%
In-State Tuition:
$47,820
Out-of-State Tuition:
$47,820
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,290
Applicants Accepted:
83.48%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
600
Average SAT Math Score:
604
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,854
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
66.11%
In-State Tuition:
$48,550
Out-of-State Tuition:
$48,550
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,706
Applicants Accepted:
75.65%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
630
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
956
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
67.38%
In-State Tuition:
$49,680
Out-of-State Tuition:
$49,680
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,477
Applicants Accepted:
69.78%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,669
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
71.88%
In-State Tuition:
$51,356
Out-of-State Tuition:
$51,356
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$29,498
Applicants Accepted:
82.98%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,916
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
68.43%
In-State Tuition:
$53,962
Out-of-State Tuition:
$53,962
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$37,927
Applicants Accepted:
70.02%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,214
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
76.52%
In-State Tuition:
$58,867
Out-of-State Tuition:
$58,867
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$28,714
Applicants Accepted:
39.54%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
666
Average SAT Math Score:
645
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,544
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
89.14%
In-State Tuition:
$65,178
Out-of-State Tuition:
$65,178
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,579
Applicants Accepted:
21%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
725
Average SAT Math Score:
725
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
17,326
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
91.42%
In-State Tuition:
$66,162
Out-of-State Tuition:
$66,162
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,915
Applicants Accepted:
5.22%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
730
Average SAT Math Score:
760
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,618
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
87.57%
In-State Tuition:
$68,080
Out-of-State Tuition:
$68,080
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$35,736
Applicants Accepted:
40.5%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
710
Average SAT Math Score:
740
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
18,248
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
89.87%
In-State Tuition:
$68,102
Out-of-State Tuition:
$68,102
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,402
Applicants Accepted:
11.11%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
700
Average SAT Math Score:
740
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
10,085
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
91.21%
In-State Tuition:
$70,702
Out-of-State Tuition:
$70,702
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$41,704
Applicants Accepted:
16.43%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
725
Average SAT Math Score:
750
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
7,061
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
94.01%
In-State Tuition:
$70,704
Out-of-State Tuition:
$70,704
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$39,998
Applicants Accepted:
11.49%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
735
Average SAT Math Score:
760
