South Dakota Social Work Degree Programs

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

South Dakota Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 18th, 2026

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Social Worker License has analyzed data from 9 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.

Whether you live in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen or elsewhere in South Dakota, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in South Dakota by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in South Dakota below.

Schools Listed

Social Work Schools in South Dakota

Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD 1st for In-State Tuition $2,684 IN-STATE TUITION $2,684 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

Public

Total Enrollment

1,097

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

8.16%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$2,684

Out-of-State Tuition:

$2,684

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

$1,895

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Kairos UniversitySioux Falls, SD 2nd for In-State Tuition $3,600 IN-STATE TUITION $3,600 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

82

Accredited By:

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,600

Out-of-State Tuition:

$3,600

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

Not enough data

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

84.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Sinte Gleska UniversityMission, SD 3rd for In-State Tuition $4,714 IN-STATE TUITION $4,714 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master'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
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
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

Public

Total Enrollment

487

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

0%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,714

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,714

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

$12,768

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD 4th for In-State Tuition $8,845 IN-STATE TUITION $11,947 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

Public

Total Enrollment

1,273

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.26%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,845

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,947

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

$15,812

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

540

South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD 5th for In-State Tuition $9,299 IN-STATE TUITION $12,809 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

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:

  • 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

9,198

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.33%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,299

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,809

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

$19,841

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.34%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

560

University of South DakotaVermillion, SD 6th for In-State Tuition $9,432 IN-STATE TUITION $12,942 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$62,759

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

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$45,434

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$34,694
Master's Degree
$43,296
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

5,439

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.59%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,432

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,942

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

$19,858

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

595

University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD 7th for In-State Tuition $21,750 IN-STATE TUITION $21,750 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,686

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

1,218

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

58.58%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$21,750

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,750

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

$21,383

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell, SD 8th for In-State Tuition $33,790 IN-STATE TUITION $33,790 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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

670

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.63%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$33,790

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,790

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

$19,735

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

73.38%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

475

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD 9th for In-State Tuition $40,160 IN-STATE TUITION $40,160 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

1,965

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

76.25%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$40,160

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,160

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

$23,894

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

67.75%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

595

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