Rhode Island Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Rhode Island students have a small, clearly defined social work education market. Three schools offer bachelor’s-level social work programs, while Rhode Island College provides the state’s only MSW option. No doctoral-level social work program is identified, so doctoral students may need to broaden their search beyond Rhode Island.
Related mental and social health programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Roger Williams University may suit adjacent career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees. Compare the curriculum and credential title carefully before applying.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path can compare three undergraduate programs, but graduate-level choice is concentrated at one institution. Providence College, Rhode Island College, and Salve Regina University have CSWE-accredited social work programs at the degree levels specified below.
Institutional accreditation and CSWE programmatic accreditation are separate. Students should confirm the current status of their specific BSW or MSW program directly with the school before enrolling.
Students seeking online flexibility have few in-state options to investigate. None of Rhode Island’s three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs reports online availability, making campus-based planning especially important for prospective BSW and MSW students.
Program delivery can change, so students should ask whether individual courses use online or hybrid formats. They should also confirm campus attendance expectations, field placement locations, and whether any parts of the program require travel.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the three social work schools below. These figures are starting points for comparison, not measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are school-level amounts, not social work program-specific costs. Request a personalized estimate that accounts for aid, fees, enrollment status, program length, and field placement expenses.
Rhode Island’s small number of programs makes degree level the clearest first filter. BSW students can compare three schools, while MSW applicants can focus on Rhode Island College and examine whether its full-time, part-time, or advanced-standing plan fits their background and schedule.
Students considering mental and social health or broader social service programs should compare course content and credential titles with social work degrees. An adjacent program may support a related career goal, but it should not be assumed to provide the same preparation as a BSW or MSW.
Rhode Island has three bachelor’s-level social work options and one MSW option. No doctoral-level social work program is identified in the state.
Rhode Island College is the state’s only identified MSW provider. Its CSWE-accredited program includes full-time, part-time, and advanced-standing plans, plus clinical or direct practice and macro social work specializations.
None of the three Rhode Island schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs reports online availability. Ask each school whether selected courses are hybrid or online and how campus and field placement requirements work.
The baccalaureate social work programs at Providence College, Rhode Island College, and Salve Regina University have CSWE programmatic accreditation. Rhode Island College’s MSW is also CSWE accredited. Verify current status directly with the school.
Based on reported school-level figures, Rhode Island College has the lowest listed in-state tuition and average net price among Rhode Island social work schools. These are institution-level figures, so compare program fees and individual financial aid offers before deciding.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Confirm current education, examination, field experience, and application requirements for the license and jurisdiction you plan to pursue.
Whether you live in Providence, Cranston, Warwick or elsewhere in Rhode Island, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Rhode Island by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Rhode Island below.
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Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,049
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
48.08%
In-State Tuition:
$11,300
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,299
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,478
Applicants Accepted:
91.82%
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
3,868
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
53.26%
In-State Tuition:
$42,419
Out-of-State Tuition:
$42,419
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,027
Applicants Accepted:
88.41%
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
3,946
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
67.55%
In-State Tuition:
$44,418
Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,418
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$37,999
Applicants Accepted:
87.71%
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
2,121
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
75.73%
In-State Tuition:
$50,100
Out-of-State Tuition:
$50,100
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$36,967
Applicants Accepted:
68.17%
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
4,229
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
85.8%
In-State Tuition:
$63,550
Out-of-State Tuition:
$63,550
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$48,523
Applicants Accepted:
50.89%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
605
