Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Social Work schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,032) | ✔ ($5,772) |
| 3 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,925) | ✔ ($5,240) |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 9 | Case Western Reserve University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,494) | ✔ ($7,350) |
| 10 | Boston College | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,619) | ✔ ($6,000) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Social Work schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Case Western Reserve University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Boston College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Social Work schools. Among 10 best Social Work schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 9 | Case Western Reserve University | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | Boston College | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 17 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Social Work schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Case Western Reserve University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Boston College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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