Best Social Work Schools in Washington

Washington has 8 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 284 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $35,465 on average within two years — 13% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in WA

$35,465

WA Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Washington

Public Schools (3)

$35,602

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$35,582

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Social Work Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.5%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$31,850

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,868

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 91.8%

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private

$40,896

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,709

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 75.9%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$37,478

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,399

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public

$37,478

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,399

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 83.0%

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA ·

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,246

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: N/A

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,872

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 76.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Washington?

Pacific Lutheran University ranks #1 for Social Work in Washington with median graduate earnings of $32,569 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Washington?

Social Work graduates in Washington earn an average of $35,465 within two years of graduation. This is 13% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Social Work program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 75.0%.

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

In Washington, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $35,582 vs $35,602 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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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.