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Nebraska Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Nebraska Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: September 26th, 2024

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 18 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue or elsewhere in Nebraska, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Nebraska by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Nebraska below.

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Social Work Schools in Nebraska

Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE 1st for In-State Tuition $2,808 IN-STATE TUITION $3,312 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
$23,352

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,031

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$2,808

Out-of-State Tuition:

$3,312

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,839

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE 2nd for In-State Tuition $2,976 IN-STATE TUITION $3,072 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

913

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$2,976

Out-of-State Tuition:

$3,072

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$4,580

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE 3rd for In-State Tuition $3,285 IN-STATE TUITION $4,815 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
$26,733

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,653

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,285

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,815

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$4,572

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE 4th for In-State Tuition $3,300 IN-STATE TUITION $4,710 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

3,104

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,710

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$6,609

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE 5th for In-State Tuition $3,840 IN-STATE TUITION $5,130 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,530

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,840

Out-of-State Tuition:

$5,130

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,189

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Nebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NE 6th for In-State Tuition $4,080 IN-STATE TUITION $4,080 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

229

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,080

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,080

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,592

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE 7th for In-State Tuition $7,834 IN-STATE TUITION $7,834 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,690

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

42.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,834

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,834

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,684

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE 8th for In-State Tuition $7,984 IN-STATE TUITION $13,786 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,612

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,159

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

59.49%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,984

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,786

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,417

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.99%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

524

Average SAT Math Score:

512

University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE 9th for In-State Tuition $8,136 IN-STATE TUITION $21,718 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$33,715
Master's Degree
$44,111
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

11,866

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.4%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,136

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,718

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,670

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE 10th for In-State Tuition $8,790 IN-STATE TUITION $8,790 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

10,318

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

31.08%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,790

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,790

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,946

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE 11th for In-State Tuition $9,872 IN-STATE TUITION $26,984 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

19,097

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

67.58%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,872

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,984

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,131

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.64%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

600

Union CollegeLincoln, NE 12th for In-State Tuition $27,170 IN-STATE TUITION $27,170 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

475

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

56.15%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$27,170

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,170

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$22,880

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Concordia University-NebraskaSeward, NE 13th for In-State Tuition $37,720 IN-STATE TUITION $37,720 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,138

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

62.88%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,720

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,720

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$22,537

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.84%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

555

Midland UniversityFremont, NE 14th for In-State Tuition $38,300 IN-STATE TUITION $38,300 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,204

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

44.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,300

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$22,676

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

64.9%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

523

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Doane UniversityCrete, NE 15th for In-State Tuition $38,990 IN-STATE TUITION $38,990 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$30,370

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

988

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,990

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,990

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$24,295

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE 16th for In-State Tuition $39,868 IN-STATE TUITION $39,868 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$36,757
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,530

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

63.32%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,868

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,868

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,117

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.48%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE 17th for In-State Tuition $45,590 IN-STATE TUITION $45,590 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,261

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

79.61%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$45,590

Out-of-State Tuition:

$45,590

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$32,834

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

620