Universities in North America
148 Master's Programs in Social Work in North America
- programs
- 148 programs
- universities
- 94 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 20,944 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Social Work in North America and Masters in Social Work in North America.
North America has 148 masters programs in social work open to international students, at 94 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 20,944 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,938 USD and 31,746 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programs
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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.
January intake in North America
12 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.
- Master in Social Work — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work (Online) — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work — Cleveland State University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work, MSW — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work, M.S.W., offered jointly with North Carolina A&T State University — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Social Work in North America: common questions
- How many social work programs are there in North America?
- 148 social work masters programs at 94 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in social work in North America is 20,944 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,938 USD and 31,746 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 (148 of 148).
- Are any of these social work programs available online?
- 21 of the 148 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study social work in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist social work programs for your budget and profile.