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2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 56,762 social work students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in social work. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent social work programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the social work program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree social work students.

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

#1

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Jackson State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Jackson State is a medium-sized school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 2 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

Jackson State also took the #15 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 Jackson State University are $9,445.

Full Jackson State University Social Work Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students list, UGA has also earned the #4 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Social Work at UGA

#3

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clark Atlanta University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This small school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CAU, the school also landed the #13 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 CAU are $15,464.

Full CAU Social Work Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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

#5

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Barry University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students list, Barry University has also earned the #12 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 Barry University are $17,910.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Social Work at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #1 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Social Work Report

#8

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

UofL also took the #8 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Social Work at University of Louisville

#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s social work degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC Social Work Report

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students 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 are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Social Work Report

#11

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Norfolk State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Norfolk State is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Norfolk State also took 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 University are $24,742, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Social Work at Norfolk State University

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s social work degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

VCU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Social Work Report

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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 made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama 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.

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

Read more about Social Work at The University of Alabama

#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#3 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social work degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Social Work at Tulane

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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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