2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You
Social Work is the #16 most popular major in North Carolina with 1,757 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 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social work majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Appalachian State University to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. 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.
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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the midsize 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.
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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina 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.
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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 5 spot on the list. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small 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.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 63 students majoring in social work at UNC Charlotte, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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North Carolina Central 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 #7 on the list. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 90% of the social work majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $151.
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North Carolina State 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $23,534 in student debt.
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North Carolina A & T State 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public college with a large student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 8% are male.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $149, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Carolina 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 #10 on the list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 17% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $23,410 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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Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 753 |
| Virginia | 1,010 |
| 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 23 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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