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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Kansas

5 Colleges
$38,441 Avg Salary
$27,106 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, social work was ranked 6th in Kansas. In fact, 337 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Social Work Schools in Kansas

Check out the social work programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Kansas Schools in Social Work

Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. FHSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

Read full report on Social Work at Fort Hays State University

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Work Schools in Kansas list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Newman University

Wichita, KS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Newman University is a great place for social work students. Located in the large city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for social work students. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Social Work at Wichita State University Report

#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Washburn University is a great place for social work students. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Social Work at Washburn University Report

Best Social Work Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 533
Minnesota 1,484
Iowa 225
Nebraska 106
North Dakota 74
South Dakota 0

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

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 5 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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