Best Social Work Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 10 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 374 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $36,392 on average within two years — 16% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in MA

$36,392

MA Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Massachusetts

Public Schools (4)

$36,947

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$35,837

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Massachusetts produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,847

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 10.8%

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.0%

Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.6%

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,262

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 87.7%

Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public

$37,110

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,115

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 95.6%

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

$37,018

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,204

Graduates: 124

Acceptance: 89.2%

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

$36,668

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,660

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 80.7%

Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,486

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 58.8%

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public

$36,992

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,911

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 83.0%

#10

Regis College

Weston, MA · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Massachusetts?

Boston University ranks #1 for Social Work in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $39,009 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Social Work graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $36,392 within two years of graduation. This is 16% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Massachusetts?

Boston University is the most selective Social Work program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 10.8%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 75.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $35,837 vs $36,947 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.