Best Social Work colleges in Illinois 2025

Best Social Work colleges in Illinois for 2025

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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The University of Chicago’s Crown Family School's Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration prepares students interested in becoming social workers, policy developers, and leaders in the community. This program includes courses that teach students how to assess the range of stressors that contribute to economic and social hardship. Classes are available both in-person and remotely, though some courses may include in-person instruction and practicum during their junior or senior year to further their professional experience before graduation.

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University offers 5 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 801 Social Work students graduated with students earning 584 Master's degrees, 175 Bachelor's degrees, 25 Certificates, and 17 Doctoral degrees.

University of Illinois Springfield offers 1 Social Work degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 21 Social Work students graduated with students earning 21 Bachelor's degrees.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers 5 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 289 Social Work students graduated with students earning 197 Master's degrees, 87 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Doctoral degrees.

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Loyola University Chicago offers 4 Social Work degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 497 Social Work students graduated with students earning 430 Master's degrees, 56 Bachelor's degrees, 7 Certificates, and 4 Doctoral degrees.

University of Illinois Chicago offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 230 Social Work students graduated with students earning 220 Master's degrees, 7 Certificates, and 3 Doctoral degrees.

Northeastern Illinois University offers 2 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 171 Social Work students graduated with students earning 100 Bachelor's degrees, and 71 Master's degrees.

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Bradley University offers 1 Social Work degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 14 Social Work students graduated with students earning 14 Bachelor's degrees.

Illinois State University offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 75 Social Work students graduated with students earning 49 Bachelor's degrees, 25 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers 3 Social Work degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 87 Social Work students graduated with students earning 50 Master's degrees, and 37 Bachelor's degrees.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Chicago Logo University of Chicago Chicago, IL
5/5
11 : 1 18,339
Aurora University Logo Aurora University Aurora, IL
5/5
48 : 1 5,935
University of Illinois Springfield Logo University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL
3/5
24 : 1 4,661
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Logo University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
4/5
23 : 1 56,563
Loyola University Chicago Logo Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
5/5
19 : 1 17,397