Best Social Work colleges in Illinois 2024

Best Social Work colleges in Illinois for 2024

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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The University of Chicago’s Crown Family School's Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration prepares students interested in becoming social workers, policy developers, and leaders in the community. This program includes courses that teach students how to assess the range of stressors that contribute to economic and social hardship. Classes are available both in-person and remotely, though some courses may include in-person instruction and practicum during their junior or senior year to further their professional experience before graduation.

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University offers 4 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 766 Social Work students graduated with students earning 519 Master's degrees, 203 Bachelor's degrees, 35 Certificates, and 9 Doctoral degrees.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 251 Social Work students graduated with students earning 173 Master's degrees, 76 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Doctoral degrees.

University of Illinois Springfield offers 1 Social Work degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 18 Social Work students graduated with students earning 18 Bachelor's degrees.

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Loyola University Chicago offers 4 Social Work degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 346 Social Work students graduated with students earning 268 Master's degrees, 67 Bachelor's degrees, 7 Certificates, and 4 Doctoral degrees.

University of Illinois Chicago offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 229 Social Work students graduated with students earning 225 Master's degrees, 3 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Northeastern Illinois University offers 2 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 159 Social Work students graduated with students earning 96 Bachelor's degrees, and 63 Master's degrees.

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Bradley University offers 1 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 22 Social Work students graduated with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees.

Illinois State University offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 78 Social Work students graduated with students earning 57 Bachelor's degrees, 20 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Western Illinois University offers 1 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 22 Social Work students graduated with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Chicago Logo University of Chicago Chicago, IL
5/5
11 : 1 18,339
Aurora University Logo Aurora University Aurora, IL
5/5
47 : 1 5,918
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Logo University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
4/5
24 : 1 56,916
University of Illinois Springfield Logo University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL
3/5
21 : 1 4,198
Loyola University Chicago Logo Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
5/5
20 : 1 16,899