Study Social Work in North America

Social Work in North America by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for social work in North America

• Aurora University (9)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (9)
• The University of Memphis (8)
• Algoma University (6)
• Widener University (6)
• Ohio University (6)
• Canadore College (6)
• Southern Adventist University (5)
• Laurentian University (5)
• Laval University, Quebec City (5)

Study Social Work in North America: common questions

How many social work programmes are there in North America?

387 social work programmes at 185 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a social work degree in North America cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in social work in North America is 25,326 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,603 USD and 36,294 USD per year.

Can I study social work in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (387 of 387).

Are any of these social work programmes available online?

34 of the 387 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for social work in North America?

Master's programmes, at a median of 20,944 USD per year, against 25,326 USD for bachelor's programmes.