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2023 Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges
$68,493 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Social Work Doctor's Degree School for You

Social Work is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 1,332 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for social work students working on their doctor’s degree. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

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#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wayne State University is a great place for social work students working on their doctor’s degree. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 1,812
Ohio 1,001
Indiana 615
Wisconsin 448

One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 13,571
Public Policy 3,737
Human Services 1,277
Community Organization & Advocacy 741
Other Public Administration 295

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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