online programs for social work

Now is the right time to pursue an education in social work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment for social workers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2018. Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas. '

More and more people are choosing to pursue a social work degree online because of greater flexibility and affordability of online degrees.

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For those looking for programs distance learning in social work, we have put together the best ranking colleges and universities offer online online Master of Social Work (MSW) and other social work related degree. Our online ranking title is based on several factors, including the school and the program's reputation, student satisfaction, peer and learning quality, and overall affordability.

All online MSW program on our list either accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or official candidate for accreditation. CSWE is a nonprofit national association representing more than 3,000 individual members, as well as undergraduate and graduate professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of education and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and citizens recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States.

The program is only open to students living outside the school are considered. Some geographic restrictions may still apply to some programs.

1. University of Southern California
2.  Saint Leo University
3.  Northeastern University
4.  Florida State University
5.  Michigan State University
6.  Fordham University
7.  Texas State University-San Marcos
8.  University of North Dakota