None of CSWE's research has a bigger impact than the Annual Survey of Social Work Programs, which is delivered to all CSWE-accredited programs and contacts for research doctorate programs. 

The Annual Survey collects information about social work programs, students, graduates, and faculty members. These data shape the future of social work education through research, program planning, and advocacy efforts across the field and beyond.

The Annual Survey collects data on:

BSW, MSW, Practice Doctorate, and Research Doctorate Social Work Programs

Full-time and Part-time Social Work Faculty

Demographic and Geographical Data Related to Social Work Education

Annual Survey and Membership Dues

The amount a program is invoiced for their CSWE membership is based on the number of program graduates reported on the most recent Annual Survey. If a program does not report their graduate data in the Annual Survey, they will be charged the maximum dues amount for their program level. Programs wishing to correct an invoice with graduate data have until the invoice payment date to do so.

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LATEST EDITION

2023-2024 Annual Survey of Social Work Programs

CSWE is excited to present the 2023-2024 Social Work Education in the United Sates: Summary of the Annual Survey of Social Work Programs report to our membership and the public for dissemination. The 23-24 Annual Survey received 659 total program responses (374 BSW, 225 MSW, 8 DSW, and 52 PhD) which represents over 98,600 students and 10,800 faculty. 

This report includes comprehensive and current information on the state of social work education and is used to inform policy decisions, identify issues and trends, and assist in social work education research.

Annual Survey Report Archive