Rhode Island Social Work Degree Programs - 2023

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

Rhode Island Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: January 17th, 2023

SocialWorkerLicense.com has analyzed data from 6 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

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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Dept. of Education - 2023

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI 1st for In-State Tuition $4,806 IN-STATE TUITION $12,884 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

  • 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:

  • 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

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

12,693

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,806

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,884

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

$6,898

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,260 IN-STATE TUITION $24,735 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor’s Degree
$32,764
Master's Degree
$48,253

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
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$34,038
Master's Degree
$44,740
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

Public

Total Enrollment

5,892

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

54.91%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,260

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,735

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

$12,144

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.27%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

505

Average SAT Math Score:

480

Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI 3rd for In-State Tuition $34,736 IN-STATE TUITION $34,736 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
$46,582

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

5,090

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

62.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,736

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,736

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

$28,582

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.51%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI 4th for In-State Tuition $38,274 IN-STATE TUITION $38,274 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,224

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

70.06%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,274

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,274

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

$36,054

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.01%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI 5th for In-State Tuition $42,920 IN-STATE TUITION $42,920 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.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

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:

  • 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

2,141

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

72.29%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,920

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,920

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

$33,806

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Providence CollegeProvidence, RI 6th for In-State Tuition $54,388 IN-STATE TUITION $54,388 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

4,242

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

86.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$54,388

Out-of-State Tuition:

$54,388

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

$38,338

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

53.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

645

Average SAT Math Score:

640