Best Social Work Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 11 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 427 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $28,734 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $31,424. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: Auburn University graduates earn $29,250 while Miles College graduates earn $19,227 — a $10,023 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in AL

$28,734

AL Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Social Work Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,955

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 50.5%

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,850

Graduates: 61

Acceptance: 75.8%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,245

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 88.4%

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,294

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 66.2%

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public

$30,186

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,742

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 65.5%

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public

$30,520

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,556

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 76.2%

Troy University

Troy, AL · Public

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,273

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 92.6%

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,751

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 95.6%

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,157

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 53.9%

#10

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

$27,492

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,894

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 96.5%

#11

Miles College

Fairfield, AL ·

$19,227

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Alabama?

Auburn University ranks #1 for Social Work in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $29,250 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Alabama?

Social Work graduates in Alabama earn an average of $28,734 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Alabama?

Auburn University is the most selective Social Work program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 50.5%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 76.1%.

Other Popular Majors in Alabama

Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.