Chatham University

Chatham University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #574 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

57.8% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 66.5% against 55.2% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Chatham University.

The average student pays $31,280 a year after grants and scholarships — $6,560 above the $24,721 median across the 35 BSW colleges in Pennsylvania. 26.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.