by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 807 bachelor's degrees in social work to qualified students.
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The social work bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social work students working on their bachelor's degree.
The social work school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work.
Rhode Island College is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social work. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Rhode Island College
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social work needs to look into Simmons University. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Simmons University
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social work. UNH is a large public university located in the fringe town of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
University of Connecticut is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in social work. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from University of Connecticut
SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of New Haven.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Southern Connecticut State University
Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Bridgewater State University
Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Sacred Heart University
USJ is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of West Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from University of Saint Joseph
Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Westfield State University
Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Salem State University
Explore the best social work colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 346 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 252 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 98 |
| Vermont | 289 | 85 |
| Maine | 281 | 87 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 82 |
Social Work is one of 3 different types of Social Work programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Advocacy & Policy | 11 |
