OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master's in Social Work Programs for 2019
SEATTLE, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master's in Social Work Programs for 2019. The research identifies 45 top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
In addition to insights gained from industry professionals, OnlineMasters.com leveraged an exclusive data set comprised of interviews and surveys from current students and alumni. Each online degree program was analyzed with only 45 making it to the final list. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.
"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for social workers is expected to increase by 16 percent over the next several years," says Barbara Montgomery, Program Recognition Manager. "This job growth is much faster than the average for all occupations, which means significant opportunities for new graduates."
Students who pursue a master's in social work degree can gain employment as a mental health counselor, school social worker, foster care therapist, human service assistant and more. The rapid job growth in this market is just one of the many reasons OnlineMasters.com researched, analyzed, and ranked the Top Master's in Social Work programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/msw/.
2019 Best Master's in Social Work Degree Programs (in alphabetical order):
Arizona State University
Baylor University
Boise State University
Boston University
Brescia University
Bryn Mawr College
California State University - Northridge
California State University - San Bernardino
Campbellsville University
Case Western Reserve University
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Edinboro University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Indiana University
Louisiana State University
Michigan State University
Ohio State University
Portland State University
Rutgers University
San Jose State University
Simmons College
Temple University
Texas State University
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Buffalo
University of Central Florida
University of Denver
University of Houston
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Louisville
University of North Carolina
University of North Dakota
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Virginia Commonwealth University
Widener University
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