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2023 Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges
$68,493 Avg Salary

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, social work was ranked 3rd in Louisiana. In fact, 591 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Louisiana to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Louisiana

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

Top Louisiana Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work

Our analysis found Tulane University of Louisiana to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Louisiana. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 374
Florida 730
Georgia 437
North Carolina 845
Tennessee 662
Kentucky 859
Alabama 630
South Carolina 218
Mississippi 139
Arkansas 130
West Virginia 143

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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