Vermont Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 4 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Vermont students have four schools offering bachelor’s-level social work study, but graduate choices are much narrower. University of Vermont is the state’s only identified MSW provider, and no Vermont school offers a doctoral social work program.
Students considering adjacent fields may also encounter human services, mental and social health, or other social service programs. These can support different career goals, but students should not assume they are equivalent to a social work degree.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path can compare programs at three Vermont schools: Champlain College, Vermont State University, and University of Vermont. All three have accredited BSW options, while University of Vermont also offers the state’s accredited MSW option.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to individual social work programs and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm each program’s current status directly with the school and CSWE.
Students seeking online flexibility have limited in-state options to investigate. None of Vermont’s three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs identifies online availability, so students should ask whether individual courses, hybrid arrangements, or part-time plans provide any flexibility.
Even when a school offers online coursework, that does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Confirm the delivery format and where field education must take place before applying.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price schools below, then request a personalized estimate covering tuition, fees, aid, and field placement expenses. These figures are school-level measures and are not specific to a social work program.
Average net price reflects a school-wide estimate after grant and scholarship aid, while published in-state tuition does not show the final amount every student pays. Neither measure should be treated as a ranking of program quality.
Vermont’s small program market makes degree level a useful first filter. Bachelor’s students can compare several schools, while MSW applicants who want to remain in the state will need to focus on University of Vermont. Doctoral students may need to consider programs outside Vermont.
Compare the exact degree title carefully. Human services, mental and social health, and other social service programs may fit adjacent career interests, but they should not be treated as social work degrees or assumed to meet the same professional requirements.
Four Vermont schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, giving undergraduates more choices than graduate applicants. Three of these schools identify CSWE-accredited BSW programs.
University of Vermont is the state’s only identified MSW provider. Its CSWE-accredited MSW has full-time, part-time, and advanced-standing plans, though students should verify current admission requirements and scheduling.
None of Vermont’s three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs identifies online availability. Students can still ask about hybrid courses or other scheduling flexibility, but they should verify all campus and field placement requirements.
No doctoral-level social work option is identified in Vermont. Students seeking a doctorate may need to explore programs in other states.
Based on reported school-level figures, Community College of Vermont, Vermont State University, and University of Vermont have the lowest listed in-state tuition and average net prices among Vermont schools shown here. These figures are not social work program-specific costs, and students should confirm that each school offers the exact degree or pathway they need.
CSWE accreditation is programmatic accreditation for social work education and is separate from a college’s institutional accreditation. Students should verify that their specific BSW or MSW holds current CSWE accreditation and fits their educational goals.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should review Vermont’s current education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements before enrolling.
Whether you live in Burlington, Rutland, Hartford or elsewhere in Vermont, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Vermont by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Vermont below.
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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.
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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
2,841
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$6,920
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,640
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,696
Applicants Accepted:
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Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
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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
3,590
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
50%
In-State Tuition:
$11,952
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,296
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,212
Applicants Accepted:
81.67%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
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Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,743
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
76.24%
In-State Tuition:
$19,058
Out-of-State Tuition:
$45,502
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,343
Applicants Accepted:
65.3%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
670
Average SAT Math Score:
655
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,752
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
65.67%
In-State Tuition:
$47,850
Out-of-State Tuition:
$47,850
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$35,860
Applicants Accepted:
82.92%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
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