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Social Work programs in Iowa

24 colleges in Iowa offer Social Work, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, and Saint Ambrose University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Social Work. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of Northern Iowa

    Cedar Falls, IA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $15,901
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,177
  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, IA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $22,531
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $64,762
  • Saint Ambrose University

    Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $24,691
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,531
  • Dordt University

    Sioux Center, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $25,807
    Graduation rate
    70%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,559
  • Clarke University

    Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $24,479
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,396
  • Grand View University

    Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $21,774
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,824
  • Loras College

    Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,716
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,289
  • Briar Cliff University

    Sioux City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,907
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,475
  • Luther College

    Decorah, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,097
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,850
  • Wartburg College

    Waverly, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $32,908
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,201
  • Mount Mercy University

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,168
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,787
  • Buena Vista University

    Storm Lake, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $18,846
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,156
  • Northwestern College

    Orange City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,907
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,802
  • Hawkeye Community College

    Waterloo, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,649
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,849
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Davenport, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $14,017
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,060
  • Iowa Western Community College

    Council Bluffs, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $14,629
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,793
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,770
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,473
  • Kirkwood Community College

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,705
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,016
  • Indian Hills Community College

    Ottumwa, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,693
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,507
  • Northeast Iowa Community College

    Calmar, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,272
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,306
  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,347
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,882
  • Ellsworth Community College

    Iowa Falls, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,451
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,562
  • Iowa Central Community College

    Fort Dodge, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,328
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,046
  • North Iowa Area Community College

    Mason City, IA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,010
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,462

Program 44.0701, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).