Best Social Work Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 12 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 389 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,116 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in VA

$30,116

VA Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Virginia

Public Schools (7)

$30,405

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$29,684

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Virginia produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Virginia, Ranked by Earnings

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,725

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 88.8%

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public

$27,543

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,157

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 93.1%

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public

$30,672

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,086

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 76.3%

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,882

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 89.1%

Longwood University

Farmville, VA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.8%

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,721

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 88.0%

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,302

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 99.3%

Radford University

Radford, VA · Public

$30,475

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,821

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 90.6%

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA · Private

$26,715

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,555

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA · Private

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA · Private

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Virginia?

George Mason University ranks #1 for Social Work in Virginia with median graduate earnings of $30,771 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Virginia?

Social Work graduates in Virginia earn an average of $30,116 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

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

James Madison University is the most selective Social Work program in Virginia with an acceptance rate of 76.3%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 91.6%.

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

In Virginia, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $29,684 vs $30,405 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Virginia

Computer Science $71,200 Industrial Engineering $70,628 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,947 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $69,803 Computer Engineering $69,212 Chemical Engineering $67,280 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,785 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $61,922

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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.