Best social work colleges in Michigan

Social work bachelor graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $45,198 3 years after graduation. This places Michigan graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, social work graduates earn 21% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our social work rankings cover 16 of the 18 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 97% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Michigan | #30 in Social Work nationally

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Economic score 4.91

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $11,561

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,583

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Michigan | #31 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 4.95

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Cost $10,658

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,279

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Michigan | #35 in Social Work nationally

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 5.27

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Cost $12,614

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,925

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Michigan | #47 in Social Work nationally

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Economic score 6.29

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Cost $19,449

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,259

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Michigan | #53 in Social Work nationally

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Economic score 6.45

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Cost $14,630

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,705

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Michigan | #69 in Social Work nationally

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 7.53

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Cost $12,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,864

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Michigan | #87 in Social Work nationally

Hope College

Holland, Michigan

Economic score 8.26

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Cost $23,985

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,054

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Michigan | #99 in Social Work nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 8.68

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Cost $19,884

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,946

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Michigan | #121 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 9.99

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Cost $15,545

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,692

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Michigan | #135 in Social Work nationally

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Economic score 10.85

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Cost $15,472

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,619

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Michigan | #140 in Social Work nationally

Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan

Economic score 11.11

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Cost $24,805

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,949

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Michigan | #155 in Social Work nationally

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Economic score 12.16

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Cost $22,351

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,456

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Michigan | #160 in Social Work nationally

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Economic score 12.58

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Cost $16,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,896

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Michigan | #161 in Social Work nationally

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Economic score 12.69

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Cost $14,055

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,817

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Michigan | #173 in Social Work nationally

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 13.72

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Cost $23,621

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,349

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Michigan | #252 in Social Work nationally

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan

Economic score 30.13

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Cost $17,921

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,113

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.