How many colleges in South Dakota offer Social Work programs?

CampusPin currently lists 13 U.S. colleges and universities in South Dakota that offer Social Work programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Social Work program in South Dakota?

Among the 13 Social Work programs listed in South Dakota, published in-state tuition ranges from $2,684 to $39,190 (median around $9,299). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Social Work degree lead to?

A Social Work degree commonly leads to roles such as Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Child Welfare Caseworker, School Social Worker (with MSW), Medical Social Worker. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $48,000–$65,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 child, family, and school social workers median $58,570).

Can I apply to a Social Work program in South Dakota with the Common App?

Many Social Work programs in South Dakota accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Social Work colleges in South Dakota

CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in South Dakota 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 South Dakota that offer Social Work

Social Work programs in South Dakota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

9 / 4

Universities / 2-year

10 / 3

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$2,684–$39,190

Median in-state tuition

$9,299

Lowest published in-state tuition

Oglala Lakota College

$2,684

Most selective

Mount Marty University

48% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

South Dakota State University

10,119 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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