2023 Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You
Social Work is the #13 most popular major in the country with 58,326 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 106 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for social work students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 15% Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Western Carolina University to be the best value school for social work students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at WCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,410. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $127, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value social work schools in the Southeast Region . UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UNC Pembroke take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,761.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Thomas University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value social work schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Thomasville, TU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
TU undergraduate students pay an average of $11,080 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at TU accumulate an average of around $34,922 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year. On average, social work graduates from UofM take out $35,399 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $110.
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Out of the 106 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,360 per year.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at A-State are $12,698 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from A-State carry an average student debtload of $30,839.
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University of Southern Mississippi landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree social work programs. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year. Social Work majors at Southern Miss take out an average of $31,277 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ETSU are $12,740 per year.
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Henderson State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Henderson State University are $9,768 a year.
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The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Martin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Martin are $15,952 per year.
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With a ranking of #11, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $23,190 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Savannah State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Savannah State University are $11,079 per year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $152.
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Jackson State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jackson State are $9,445 per year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Jackson State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $37,219. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #14, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FAU are $17,324 a year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at FAU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,739.
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Union University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Union are $16,520 per year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Social Work students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV |
| 17 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 18 | Troy University | Troy, AL |
| 19 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL |
| 20 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 21 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
Best Social Work Colleges by State
Explore the best social work schools for a specific state in the Southeast 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 |
| West Virginia | 316 |
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Social Work Related Majors for Social Work
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Work
| 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 26 schools only.
- 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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