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Best MSW Programs near St. George, UT (2026)
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Edited by Zoe MacDougall, BS
St. George, Utah (population 104,578) has 1 CSWE-accredited MSW program based in the city . 1 Utah programs also offer an online option. Every program below is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the requirement for Utah licensure.
Best MSW programs in St. George, UT
Accredited programs with a campus in St. George, UT, ranked by our five-factor model. National and online rank badges appear only for programs in the top 25 (nationally, or among online programs).
- #1 In St. George, UT National #5 Online #5
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, UT · CSWE-accredited since 1940 · Online or On-Campus
9.7
1 concentration ✓ Advanced Standing Online option Carnegie R1Why it ranks here
University of Utah has held CSWE accreditation since 1940, 86 years of standing as of 2026. The MSW is offered both online and on campus (Salt Lake City, UT; St. George, UT; Richfield, UT; and more). It records 1 concentration (Advanced Generalist). An Advanced Standing track is available for qualified BSW holders. Students can enroll full-time or part-time. The program also offers 3 dual-degree options and 2 embedded certificates. Its home institution holds a Carnegie R1 classification for very high research activity.
Concentrations
Advanced Generalist
Five-factor score breakdown
- Accreditation longevity (30%) 10.0
- Pathways & laddering (22%) 9.3
- Prestige (Carnegie research tier) (18%) 10.0
- Delivery format (18%) 9.0
- Schedule flexibility (12%) 10.0
Online MSW programs available in St. George, UT
Utah-based CSWE-accredited programs with an online option, which St. George, UT residents can complete from home. See the full online MSW ranking for national options.
| Institution | Accredited | Adv. Standing | Natl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 1940 | Yes | #5 |
How much do social workers make in St. George, UT in 2026?
St. George, Utah sits within the St. George, UT metro area, the labor market that sets pay and demand for its social workers. Across specialties, the area employs roughly 380 social workers , and the best-paid specialty here is healthcare social workers at a $62,400 median. Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program (May 2025).
| Occupation | Employed | Median wage | Typical range (10th–90th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare social workers | 170 | $62,400 | $34,980 – $97,790 |
| Mental health & substance abuse social workers | 120 | $49,190 | $37,790 – $93,340 |
| Child, family & school social workers | 90 | $55,530 | $34,300 – $103,450 |
| Social & community service managers (macro) | 110 | $82,870 | $49,170 – $128,810 |
How local pay compares
Healthcare social workers around St. George, UT earn a median of $62,400 versus $78,150 statewide in Utah and $69,060 nationally. That is below the Utah median.
Where do social workers work in St. George, UT in 2026?
St. George, Utah sits in Washington County. Organizations in and around the city that commonly employ MSW-level social workers include:
- Southwest Behavioral Health Center
- Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital
- Washington County School District
- Utah Tech University
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Representative local employers known to operate in the area; illustrative, not an exhaustive or BLS-sourced list.
Nationally, BLS projects social worker employment to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, driven by demand in healthcare and mental-health settings. Macro roles such as social and community service managers are projected to grow alongside them. See pay by role in our career guides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) for St. George, UT; employment projections from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Wages are annual medians.
What kind of social work license do I need in St. George, UT?
After an MSW from St. George, UT or anywhere, these are the Utah social work licenses, per ASWB. A CSWE-accredited degree is required for each.
| License | Education | Supervised hours | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Social Worker (CSW) | |||
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | |||
| Social Service Worker 1 (SSW1) | Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work | — | Exam Not Required; Masters exam is optional |
| Social Service Worker 2 (SSW2) | 2000 hours | Exam Not Required; Bachelors exam is optional |
Source: ASWB social work licensure database. Verify current requirements with the Utah state board before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs for program accreditation, campuses, and structure.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2023 Gazetteer (city coordinates) and Population Estimates Program (population).
- ASWB social work licensure database for Utah license requirements.
Published 2026-06-12; last updated 2026-06-23. "Near" means a program campus within 60 straight-line miles of the city center.