2025 Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region

1

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Every student pursuing a degree in social work needs to take a look at University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were roughly 629 social work students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

2

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

It is hard to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you wish to pursue a degree in social work. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 348 social work students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in social work. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 144 social work students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

4

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a good option for students pursuing a degree in social work. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 336 social work students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

5

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 107 social work students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

6

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 233 social work students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

7

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

FAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. This university ranks 22nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 239 social work students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

8

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 369 social work students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

9

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 141 social work students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

10

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 195 social work students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

11

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 39 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 246 social work students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent year we have data available.

12

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 273 social work students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

13

Florida International University
Miami, FL

FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami. This university ranks 13th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 82 social work students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

14

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 238 social work students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

15

University of South Florida - Main Campus
Tampa, FL

USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 217 social work students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

16

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 64 social work students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

17

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 156 social work students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

18

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Eastern is a large public university located in the town of Richmond. This university ranks 12th out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 104 social work students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent year we have data available.

19

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. This university ranks 17th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 143 social work students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.

20

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 163 social work students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

21

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 17th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 134 social work students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.