2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Social Work 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 112 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Pembroke the best value school in the Southeast Region for social work students. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. On average, social work graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $27,394 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Thomas University is a great value for social work students. Located in the town of Thomasville, TU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TU are $11,080 a year. On average, social work graduates from TU take out $33,917 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for social work students. 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. While working on their degree, social work majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $24,618 in student debt. 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 programs at Union University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Union are $16,520 a year. Social Work majors at Union take out an average of $29,166 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,360 per year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Delta State University take out is $26,500.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region list. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
A-State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,698 in tuition and fees each year. Social Work majors at A-State take out an average of $29,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southern Adventist University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Adventist are $23,210 a year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from Southern Adventist carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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University of Memphis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $14,088 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $34,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $110.
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Henderson State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public college with a small student population.
Henderson State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,768 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, social work majors at Henderson State University accumulate an average of around $25,017 in student debt.
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Concord University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. Concord University is a small public school located in the distant town of Athens.
Concord University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,440 in tuition and fees each year. On average, social work graduates from Concord University take out $20,625 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #11, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students. UT Martin is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Martin are $15,952 per year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UT Martin take out is $24,410.
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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 per year. Social Work majors at Southern Miss take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Campbellsville University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Campbellsville University undergraduate students pay an average of $25,400 in tuition and fees each year. Social Work majors at Campbellsville University take out an average of $27,664 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #14, University of North Alabama did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UNA undergraduate students pay an average of $20,220 in tuition and fees each year. Social Work majors at UNA take out an average of $31,061 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Florida Atlantic University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
FAU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from FAU carry an average student debtload of $21,375.
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Spalding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social work students. It came in at #16 on the list. Spalding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Spalding are $26,500 a year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Spalding take out is $32,200.
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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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV |
| 18 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 19 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL |
| 20 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 21 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
| 22 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
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 25 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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