Best Social Work Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 9 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 136 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,814 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in GA

$29,814

GA Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Georgia

Public Schools (6)

$28,641

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$30,228

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,587 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Social Work Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 64.6%

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,334

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 62.3%

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public

$24,615

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,502

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: N/A

Albany State University

Albany, GA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,609

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: N/A

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$32,284

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 37.2%

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA ·

$36,437

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public

$22,710

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,787

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 89.3%

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA · Private

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,605

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 43.2%

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 62.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Georgia?

Clark Atlanta University ranks #1 for Social Work in Georgia with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Georgia?

Social Work graduates in Georgia earn an average of $29,814 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

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

University of Georgia is the most selective Social Work program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 37.2%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 59.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Georgia?

In Georgia, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $30,228 vs $28,641 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767

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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.