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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia

5 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 316 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social work is the #24 most popular major in West Virginia.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for social work majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top West Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Social Work

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our 2023 rankings named West Virginia University the best school in West Virginia for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $589.

Full Social Work at West Virginia University Report

#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Shepherd University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.

On average, social work graduates from Shepherd University take out $26,010 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Concord University

Athens, WV

Out of the 5 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Concord University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Concord University is a small public school located in the town of Athens.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at Concord University accumulate an average of around $21,867 in student debt.

Full Social Work at Concord University Report

#4

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Marshall University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in West Virginia. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means West Virginia State University is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. WVSU is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Institute.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from WVSU carry an average student debtload of $39,030.

Full Social Work at West Virginia State University Report

Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 753
Virginia 1,010
North Carolina 1,757
Florida 1,569
Tennessee 1,237
Kentucky 1,510
South Carolina 383
Louisiana 859
Arkansas 405
Alabama 1,173
Mississippi 595

One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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