2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
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The Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 154 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Liberty University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,106. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $369.
Out of the 154 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Atlantic University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 16% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at FAU accumulate an average of around $22,739 in student debt.
Read full report on Social Work at Florida Atlantic University
Out of the 154 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 3 spot on the list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
Of the 146 students majoring in social work at TROY, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Social Work majors at TROY take out an average of $30,882 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
About 89% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 11% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $27,880.
Out of the 154 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
Of the 122 students majoring in social work at WKU, 11% are male and 89% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from WKU carry an average student debt load of $28,472. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $220, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Social Work at Western Kentucky University
Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.
Of the 107 students majoring in social work at VCU, 7% are male and 93% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $24,569 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $125.
Appalachian State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the town of Boone.
About 87% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 13% are male.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Appalachian State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,735. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $202, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
About 86% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 14% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Florida State carry an average student debt load of $18,657.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNCW is a large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
About 87% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 13% are male.
Social Work majors at UNCW take out an average of $21,359 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Social Work at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of Kentucky landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,122. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $309, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Mississippi ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the town of University.
Women make up 94% of the social work majors at the school.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 78 students majoring in social work at UNC Greensboro, 13% are male and 87% are female.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UNC Greensboro take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,936. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
Women make up 99% of the social work majors at the school.
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.
Florida International University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
Women make up 85% of the social work majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from FIU carry an average student debt load of $21,144.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 73 students majoring in social work at Florida A&M University, 12% are male and 88% are female.
Read full report on Social Work at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Northern Kentucky University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. NKU is a large public school located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at NKU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,770. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 70 students majoring in social work at USF Tampa, 11% are male and 89% are female.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,190.
Full Social Work at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 90% of the social work majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debt load of $22,898.
Read full report on Social Work at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in social work at Middle Tennessee State University, 7% are male and 93% are female.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,766.
Read full report on Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University
University of Arkansas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.
Of the 66 students majoring in social work at UARK, 9% are male and 91% are female.
University of Memphis ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
About 91% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 9% are male.
Social Work majors at UofM take out an average of $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.
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
Of the 64 students majoring in social work at Southern Miss, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Social Work majors at Southern Miss take out an average of $31,277 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Social Work at University of Southern Mississippi Report
East Carolina University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
Of the 64 students majoring in social work at ECU, 6% are male and 94% are female.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $319, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Social Work students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 24 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 26 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
| 27 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL |
| 27 | Limestone College | Gaffney, SC |
| 29 | North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC |
| 29 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
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 |
Social Work Related Majors
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.
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