Best BSW Colleges in Arizona 2026

4 ranked BSW programs in Arizona

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All 4 Ranked Colleges in Arizona

1
Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public · 79,818 students

National #81
70.6 / 100
55.5%
Completion Rate
87.0%
Retention Rate
$11,308
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Arizona State University Campus Immersion sits at #81 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.

With a retention rate of 87.0%, Arizona State University Campus Immersion clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. You'll pay $11,308 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. With 162 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.

2
Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public · 28,467 students

National #139
63.9 / 100
55.1%
Completion Rate
75.0%
Retention Rate
$11,015
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Coming in at #139, Northern Arizona University is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.

The school holds onto 75.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. At $11,015 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. Northern Arizona University produced 133 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.

3
Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit · 113,257 students

National #360
44 / 100
42.4%
Completion Rate
72.0%
Retention Rate
$16,390
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Grand Canyon University sits at #360 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.

The school holds onto 72.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. At $16,390 per year, tuition is above average — make sure to explore scholarship and aid options. Grand Canyon University produced 297 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.

4
University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit · 111,248 students

National #586
15.6 / 100
24.1%
Completion Rate
41.0%
Retention Rate
$9,552
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Coming in at #586, University of Phoenix-Arizona is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.

The retention rate of 41.0% is below average, which means a significant number of students leave after their first year — something to factor into your decision. In-state tuition sits at $9,552 per year, keeping costs manageable for most students. The program graduated 40 social work students last year, making it one of the more active BSW programs.

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.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.