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13 Best Public Social Work Universities in the United States

University of Alaska - Fairbanks leads the 13 Public Social Work universities in the United States at #467 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Alaska - Fairbanks at #467 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 13 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 19 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 83% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California State University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Social Work?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Social Work in the United States?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Social Work course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Social Work courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Social Work online with a university in the United States?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Social Work courses in the United States?

California State University, with 3, ahead of The University of Alabama (3).

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