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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Social Work in the Southwest Region

39 Colleges in the Southwest Region
437 Associate Degrees
$16,100 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your associate degree in social work, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #61 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 39 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Social Work in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 437 associate degrees in social work to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Social Work School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Social Work in the Southwest Region The social work associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Social Work in the Southwest Region ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for social work, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in Social Work
Master's Degrees in Social Work
Doctor's Degrees in Social Work
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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for social work.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for social work students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Social Work Students Working on Their Associate

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119 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in social work needs to look into South Texas College. South Texas College is a very large public college located in the city of McAllen. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in social work in Texas.

There were approximately 119 social work individuals who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

Associate students who receive their degree from the social work program earn about $16,100 in their early career salary.

More information about a associate in social work from South Texas College

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in social work needs to take a look at Tyler Junior College. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in social work in Texas.

There were roughly 38 social work individuals who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Austin Community College District is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in social work. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Austin. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in social work in Texas.

There were roughly 36 social work students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in social work from Austin Community College District

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31 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tulsa.

There were approximately 31 social work individuals who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in social work from Tulsa Community College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
29 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#5 Best Quality In TX

Amarillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Amarillo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in social work in Texas.

There were about 29 social work individuals who graduated with this degree at Amarillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in social work from Amarillo College

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM
27 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

SJC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Farmington. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in social work in New Mexico.

There were roughly 27 social work students who graduated with this degree at SJC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in social work from San Juan College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Centro College is a very large public college located in the large city of Dallas. More information about a associate in social work from El Centro College

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Santa Fe, SFCC is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 18 social work students who graduated with this degree at SFCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in social work from Santa Fe Community College

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Howard College
Big Spring, TX
13 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Howard County Junior College is a small public college located in the town of Big Spring.

There were about 13 social work students who graduated with this degree at Howard County Junior College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Social Work Colleges by State

Explore the most popular social work colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 192 308
Arizona 165 10
New Mexico 137 82
Oklahoma 135 37

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Social Work is one of 5 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Social Work Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 432
Other Social Work 5

Majors Similar to Social Work

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 66
Public Administration 46
Community Organization & Advocacy 8
Other Public Administration 5

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