BSW Programs in Minnesota
17 colleges · 738 BSW graduates per year · in-state tuition $8,356–$56,970
Every college below awards a Bachelor of Social Work degree in Minnesota, based on the latest federal IPEDS completions data. Programs are ordered by size (BSW degrees awarded per year). Click a college for admissions, financial aid, and outcome details. See also the best BSW colleges in Minnesota ranking.
| College | City | BSW Grads/Yr | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden University | Minneapolis | 208 | $10,313 | — |
| Winona State University | Winona | 72 | $8,388 | 57% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato | 55 | $8,356 | 54% |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud | 55 | $8,811 | 40% |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul | 54 | $8,571 | 44% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth | 45 | $39,530 | 71% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | 44 | $8,838 | 57% |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji | 39 | $8,994 | 48% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth | 35 | $12,766 | 65% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall | 32 | $8,840 | 45% |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul | 26 | $36,694 | 61% |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis | 25 | $43,142 | 52% |
| St Olaf College | Northfield | 14 | $56,970 | 84% |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul | 13 | $50,788 | 77% |
| North Central University | Minneapolis | 7 | $28,500 | 66% |
| Bethel University | Saint Paul | 7 | $42,760 | 71% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead | 7 | $29,400 | 61% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges offer BSW programs in Minnesota?
17 colleges in Minnesota awarded bachelor's degrees in social work, graduating 738 BSW students per year according to the latest federal IPEDS data.
What is the most affordable BSW program in Minnesota?
Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato has the lowest published in-state tuition among Minnesota BSW colleges at $8,356 per year. Your actual cost may be lower after grants and scholarships — check each college's average net price.
Which Minnesota college has the largest BSW program?
Walden University graduates the most BSW students in Minnesota, with 208 bachelor's degrees in social work awarded per year.
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Where a BSW Leads
A Bachelor of Social Work opens into six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.