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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges
$34,608 Avg Salary
$36,729 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work School for You

In 2020-2021, 225 degrees and certificates were awarded to social work students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Social Work Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a .

Top Iowa Schools in Social Work

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Work Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Social Work at University of Northern Iowa Report

#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Ambrose University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Work Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Clarke University is a great place for social work students. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Clarke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 533
Minnesota 1,484
Kansas 337
Nebraska 106
North Dakota 74
South Dakota 0

Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Social Work

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 4 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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