Best Christian colleges for social work
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in social work, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for social work61 schools
61 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in social work, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel twice a week
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Walla Walla University
College Place, WA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 10
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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George Fox University
Newberg, OR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 13Tie
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel twice a week
- 13Tie
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 17Tie
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 17Tie
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel once a week
- 19Tie
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel once a week
- 19Tie
Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 24
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel twice a week
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Northwestern College
Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in social work
- Chapel 3+ times a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| Asbury University | $21,401 | $24,028 | $42,368 | 65% |
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Bethel University | $28,556 | $21,500 | $63,764 | 71% |
| Liberty University | $29,357 | $24,500 | $44,813 | 65% |
| Walla Walla University | $23,329 | $26,842 | $61,885 | 60% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $29,580 | $23,750 | $51,719 | 71% |
| Gordon College | $24,883 | $26,250 | $52,119 | 69% |
| George Fox University | $31,679 | $24,250 | $59,761 | 72% |
| Messiah University | $26,502 | $25,621 | $54,064 | 75% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $36,201 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 68% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| Andrews University | $12,547 | $26,000 | $53,187 | 72% |
| Taylor University | $24,865 | $20,500 | $52,198 | 74% |
| Baylor University | $41,104 | $23,000 | $65,793 | 80% |
| Calvin University | $22,992 | $23,250 | $58,375 | 74% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| Lipscomb University | $24,739 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Northwestern College | $25,907 | $23,249 | $49,802 | 66% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.