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2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
93 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 56,762 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, social work is the 8th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,180 social work graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 93 social work graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in social work. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great social work programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the social work program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Work in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s social work degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU Social Work Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students with aid list, Florida State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Social Work Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #4 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 25 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Social Work Report

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 7 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

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#7

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Norfolk State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Norfolk State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Norfolk State are $24,742, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Social Work at Norfolk State

#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #6 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read more about Social Work at University of Kentucky

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University Social Work Report

#10

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Social Work Report

#12

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #11 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Social Work at The University of Alabama

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

Jackson State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Jackson State University is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s social work degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students with aid list, Jackson State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State are $9,445.

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#14

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Barry University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Barry University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Social Work at Barry University

#15

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Clark Atlanta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

CAU also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at CAU are $15,464, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Social Work at Clark Atlanta University

#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Social Work Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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