174 Bachelor's Programs in Social Work in North America

Top universities for Social Work in North America

Ranked by how many social work programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Ohio University (5)
• Seton Hill University (4)
• Laurentian University (3)
• The University of Memphis (3)
• Seneca Polytechnic (3)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (3)
• Missouri State University (2)
• Liberty University (2)
• Northern Kentucky University (2)
• Canadian Mennonite University (2)

January intake in North America

15 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Bachelor in Social Work — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Social Work, B.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Social Work BSW Online — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Social Work Major, BS in Social Work – Honors Program — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Social Work, BA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027

Bachelors in Social Work in North America: common questions

How many social work programs are there in North America?

174 social work bachelors programs at 143 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

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

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in social work in North America is 25,298 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,573 USD and 36,294 USD a year.

Can I study social work in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the social work programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (174 of 174).

Are any of these social work programs available online?

9 of the 174 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.