Social Work · Vermont
Social Work colleges in Vermont
CampusPin lists 10 U.S. colleges in Vermont 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 Vermont that offer Social Work
Champlain College
Burlington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,550
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
3,312
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,560
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,093
Landmark College
Putney, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,290
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
532
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$49,600
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,122
SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
82
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$50,040
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
1,349
Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,760
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
66
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$18,890
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
13,766
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
5,605
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$11,400
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,616
Social Work programs in Vermont: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 10 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
10
Public / private
3 / 7
Universities / 2-year
9 / 1
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$3,560–$64,290
Median in-state tuition
$41,467
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Vermont
$3,560
Most selective
Landmark College
44% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Vermont
13,766 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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