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2024 Best Social Work Schools in Georgia

10 Colleges in Georgia
785 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$36,492 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in social work, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #13 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 785 degrees in social work to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Social Work School

Best Social Work Schools in Georgia The social work program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Work rankings. For our Best Overall Social Work School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Social Work Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Social Work
Master's Degrees in Social Work
Doctor's Degrees in Social Work

The social work school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Work Schools in Georgia. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Social Work in Georgia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social work degree levels they offer.

10 Top Georgia Schools in Social Work

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
240 Social Work Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in social work. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 240 social work students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Those social work students who get their degree from University of Georgia make $5,102 more than the typical social work graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$35,047 Median Starting Salary

Georgia State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. Georgia State is a very large public university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were about 121 social work students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social work degree recipients usually earn an average of $35,047 in their early careers.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$40,378 Median Starting Salary

Clark Atlanta University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. Located in the large city of Atlanta, CAU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 58th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 70 social work students who graduated with this degree at CAU in the most recent year we have data available. Social Work degree recipients from Clark Atlanta University earn a boost of about $3,886 above the typical earnings of social work graduates.

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Augusta University crest
Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in social work. Augusta University is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Augusta. A Best Colleges rank of #780 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Augusta University is a great university overall.

There were about 22 social work students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, social work degree recipients typically make an average of $30,787 in their early careers.

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TU crest
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,605 Median Starting Salary
$33,917 Median Student Debt

TU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Thomasville. A Best Colleges rank of #1437 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 18 social work students who graduated with this degree at TU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the social work program state that they receive average early career income of $31,605.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$34,553 Median Starting Salary

Savannah State University is a small public university located in the city of Savannah. This university ranks 67th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 45 social work students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the social work program state that they receive average early career income of $34,553.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Social Work Degrees Awarded
4.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Valdosta, VSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 42 social work students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent year we have data available. Social Work degree recipients from Valdosta State University get an earnings boost of about $7,696 above the typical earnings of social work graduates.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Social Work Degrees Awarded
10.4% Growth in Graduates

KSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. A Best Colleges rank of #708 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 social work students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent data year. Social Work degree recipients from Kennesaw State University receive an earnings boost of about $2,207 above the average earnings of social work majors.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,516 Median Starting Salary
$40,000 Median Student Debt

Albany State is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Albany. This university ranks 53rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 25 social work students who graduated with this degree at Albany State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the social work program earn about $33,516 in the first couple years of working.

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Located in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 52nd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.More information about a degree in social work from Middle Georgia State University


 

Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 282 1,534
North Carolina 279 1,739
Virginia 274 1,010
Tennessee 269 1,162
South Carolina 248 375
Kentucky 244 1,427
Louisiana 242 859
Mississippi 234 595
Arkansas 234 400
Alabama 233 1,151
West Virginia 207 316

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Social Work Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 714
Other Social Work 71

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