North Dakota Social Work Degree Programs - 2023

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

North Dakota Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: January 17th, 2023

SocialWorkerLicense.com has analyzed data from 13 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks or elsewhere in North Dakota, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in North Dakota by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in North Dakota below.

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Dept. of Education - 2023

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Cankdeska Cikana Community CollegeFort Totten, ND 1st for In-State Tuition $3,300 IN-STATE TUITION $3,300 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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

171

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$3,300

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

$7,089

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND 2nd for In-State Tuition $3,870 IN-STATE TUITION $3,870 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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

  • 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

169

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,870

Out-of-State Tuition:

$3,870

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

$10,268

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Sitting Bull CollegeFort Yates, ND 3rd for In-State Tuition $4,010 IN-STATE TUITION $4,010 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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.
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

195

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,010

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,010

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

$377

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND 4th for In-State Tuition $4,252 IN-STATE TUITION $4,252 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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

325

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,252

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,252

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

$2,778

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND 5th for In-State Tuition $4,731 IN-STATE TUITION $6,657 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

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 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

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate'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

2,783

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,731

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,657

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

$9,756

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND 6th for In-State Tuition $5,528 IN-STATE TUITION $5,528 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

707

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,528

Out-of-State Tuition:

$5,528

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

$10,416

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Minot State UniversityMinot, ND 7th for In-State Tuition $7,896 IN-STATE TUITION $7,896 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$41,171

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

2,288

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,896

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,896

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

$12,205

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

490

Average SAT Math Score:

485

Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND 8th for In-State Tuition $7,942 IN-STATE TUITION $12,532 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

Public

Total Enrollment

1,004

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

41.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,942

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,532

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

$11,676

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.6%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

490

Average SAT Math Score:

485

North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND 9th for In-State Tuition $10,168 IN-STATE TUITION $14,471 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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

Public

Total Enrollment

10,311

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

59.58%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,168

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,471

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

$16,998

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.1%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

566

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND 10th for In-State Tuition $10,276 IN-STATE TUITION $14,546 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$38,598
Master's Degree
$50,792

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

9,219

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,276

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,546

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

$16,966

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.75%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo, ND 11th for In-State Tuition $10,709 IN-STATE TUITION $10,709 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
$23,880
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 for-profit

Total Enrollment

619

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

0%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,709

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,709

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

$19,746

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of MaryBismarck, ND 12th for In-State Tuition $19,830 IN-STATE TUITION $19,830 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

2,178

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

56.61%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,830

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,830

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

$18,572

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

University of JamestownJamestown, ND 13th for In-State Tuition $23,498 IN-STATE TUITION $23,498 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

900

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

42.99%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$23,498

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,498

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

$19,603

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.9%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

515

Average SAT Math Score:

510