Social Work · Delaware
Social Work colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 5 U.S. colleges in Delaware that offer Social Work programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Social Work prepares graduates for licensed direct practice with individuals, families, and communities, combining behavioral sciences with field placements and an explicit ethical framework.
Schools in Delaware that offer Social Work
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,440
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,006
University of Delaware
Newark, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$16,080
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
23,261
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$12,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,820
Social Work programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 5 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
5
Public / private
3 / 2
Universities / 2-year
5 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$16,080
Median in-state tuition
$12,330
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Delaware
23,261 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Social Work program
- Generalist social-work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities
- Human behavior and the social environment
- Social welfare policy and history
- Social-work research methods
- Diversity, equity, and ethics
- Field placements (400+ supervised hours)
- Crisis intervention and case management
- Trauma-informed practice
Where a Social Work degree can lead
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- School Social Worker (with MSW)
- Medical Social Worker
- Mental Health Therapist (with LCSW)
- Nonprofit Program Manager
Typical pay: $48,000–$65,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 child, family, and school social workers median $58,570)
A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a CSWE-accredited professional degree that prepares graduates for entry-level licensed social-work practice (LSW or LBSW depending on state). Programs combine social-work theory, human behavior, social policy, research, and practice methods with at least 400 hours of supervised field placement. A BSW is the standard prerequisite for an Advanced Standing MSW program (about 1 year vs the standard 2-year MSW), which then qualifies graduates for clinical practice (LCSW after supervised hours).
Social Work is one of the most direct-entry social-service majors and is consistently in high demand across child welfare, healthcare, mental health, schools, and community organizations.
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