2027 Best Value Other Social Work Schools
[Other Social Work](/majors/social-services-public-administration/social-work/social-work-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 42 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other social work students.
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2027 Best Value Other Social Work Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other social work, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Social Work Schools
California State University San Bernardino earned the #1 spot for value among other social work schools in the United States. Located in the city of San Bernardino, California State University San Bernardino is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,088 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. Students borrow a median of $13,018 to complete the other social work program here. Early-career other social work graduates make about $53,312. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bristol Community College earned it the #2 place for other social work. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $6,433 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $37,897. That is a strong return on a $6,433 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Regional Technical College earned it the #3 place for other social work. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,007, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. Students borrow a median of $9,086 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College generally make around $44,007. Set against $9,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah Valley University earned it the #4 place for other social work. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Other Social Work graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $41,229 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #6 for value in other social work this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $21,686 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $50,039. Set against $21,686 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #7 among the best values for other social work. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other social work graduates is $19,137. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Athens Technical College landed the #8 spot for other social work value this year. Athens Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $5,958. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Other Social Work graduates of Athens Technical College earn a median of $41,631 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Dominican University came in at #9 for value in other social work this year. Set in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,828. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Dominican University generally make around $45,546. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Western Kentucky University came in at #10 for value in other social work this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other social work program here. Early-career other social work graduates make about $39,506. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #11 position for value in other social work this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $19,930 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $48,906. That is a strong return on a $19,930 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #12 position for value in other social work this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $17,396 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $51,333. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
Eastern Washington University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $17,109 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $47,144. That is a strong return on a $17,109 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Wyoming ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $22,033 to complete the other social work program here. Other Social Work graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $56,393 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,033 median debt. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Memphis landed the #15 spot for other social work value this year. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $36,506 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from University Of Memphis generally make around $41,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of St Francis came in at #16 for value in other social work this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, University Of St Francis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,110 in tuition and fees. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from University Of St Francis generally make around $47,909. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro placed #17 among the best values for other social work. Located in the city of San Juan, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Other Social Work graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro earn a median of $23,481 early in their careers. Set against $13,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University placed #18 among the best values for other social work. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Other Social Work graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $47,173 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #19 position for value in other social work this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Other Social Work graduates carry a median of $29,610 in student loans. Early-career other social work graduates make about $46,561. That is a strong return on a $29,610 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Suny College At Brockport earned the #20 position for value in other social work this year. Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brockport. Students from in state pay about $8,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,822. Typical student debt for other social work graduates is $23,354. Early-career other social work graduates make about $39,724. Set against $23,354 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other social work graduates is $25,085. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $41,349. Set against $25,085 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
Georgia State University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $30,533 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $51,103. That is a strong return on a $30,533 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Students borrow a median of $25,683 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $43,853. Set against $25,683 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Tennessee admits about 42% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #24 spot for other social work value this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,506 to complete the other social work program here. Soon after graduation, other social work degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
Gallaudet University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value other social work schools. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,654. Typical student debt for other social work graduates is $23,017. Early-career other social work graduates make about $34,592. That is a strong return on a $23,017 median debt. Gallaudet University admits about 58% of applicants.
Rest of the Top 42 Best Value Other Social Work Schools
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 42 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 42 ranked 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 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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