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2025 Best Social Work Schools in Idaho

5 Colleges in Idaho
643 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$44,119 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #13 in popularity, social work is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Social Work Schools in Idaho ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 643 degrees in social work to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Social Work School

Best Social Work Schools in Idaho The social work program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Work rankings. We derive our Best Overall Social Work School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Social Work
Bachelor's Degrees in Social Work
Master's Degrees in Social Work

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Work Schools in Idaho list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Social Work in Idaho

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the social work degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Idaho Schools in Social Work

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
307 Social Work Degrees Awarded
0.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in social work needs to take a look at Boise State University. Boise State is a very large public university located in the city of Boise. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 307 social work students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the social work major at Boise State University get $9,121 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in social work from Boise State University

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North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In ID

North Idaho College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in social work. Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #862 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NIC is a great college overall.

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

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Social Work Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

Lewis - Clark State College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in social work. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public college located in the small city of Lewiston. This college ranks 6th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 45 social work students who graduated with this degree at Lewis - Clark State College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, social work degree recipients typically make around $35,456 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Social Work Degrees Awarded
20.4% Growth in Graduates

Idaho State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in social work. Located in the small city of Pocatello, ISU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 54 social work students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social work degree recipients typically earn an average of $34,194 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Social Work Degrees Awarded
41.1% Growth in Graduates

BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Rexburg. This university ranks 5th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 95 social work students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the social work program make around $29,355 in their early career salary.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 1,057
Utah 266 754
Montana 188 93
Wyoming 162 102

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Social Work Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 643

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