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Best Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania

Top Social Work programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 12
Avg major earnings: $45,520

Top Social Work Programs in Pennsylvania

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1University of Pittsburgh

#267 national

$40,913
2Messiah University

#417 national

N/A
3Temple University

#450 national

$46,307
4Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

#481 national

$39,475
5La Salle University

#620 national

N/A
6Millersville University of Pennsylvania

#819 national

$42,946
7Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

#912 national

$42,457
8Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

#1101 national

$39,647
9Cairn University-Langhorne

#1214 national

$37,129
10East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

#1224 national

$44,842

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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