Social Work · District of Columbia
Social Work colleges in District of Columbia
CampusPin lists 14 U.S. colleges in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia that offer Social Work
American University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$56,543
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
12,795
Career Technical Institute
Washington, DC · Community College · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
370
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$18,382
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
1,324
George Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$64,990
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
25,029
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$65,081
Acceptance
13%
Enrollment
19,886
Howard University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$33,344
Acceptance
35%
Enrollment
12,830
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
8,568
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington, DC · Community College · Private
Tuition
$19,405
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
123
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
12,776
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$55,834
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
5,095
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$26,110
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
1,417
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · University · Public
Tuition
$6,152
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,638
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$6,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
593
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
6,747
Social Work programs in District of Columbia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 14 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
14
Public / private
1 / 13
Universities / 2-year
12 / 2
Cities represented
1
In-state tuition range
$6,152–$65,081
Median in-state tuition
$30,953
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of the District of Columbia
$6,152
Most selective
Georgetown University
13% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
George Washington University
25,029 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 social worker median $58,380)
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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