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Social Work programs in Virginia

15 colleges in Virginia offer Social Work, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Virginia Commonwealth University, Liberty University, and George Mason University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Social Work. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $23,433
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,128
  • Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $29,357
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,813
  • George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,915
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,343
  • Norfolk State University

    Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $15,282
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,666
  • Radford University

    Radford, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,578
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,739
  • James Madison University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,322
    Graduation rate
    80%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $69,954
  • Longwood University

    Farmville, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,066
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,347
  • Virginia State University

    Petersburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $15,840
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,543
  • Mary Baldwin University

    Staunton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,756
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,427
  • Christopher Newport University

    Newport News, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,015
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,509
  • Eastern Mennonite University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,588
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,869
  • Virginia Union University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,235
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,275
  • Ferrum College

    Ferrum, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,082
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,296
  • Virginia Wesleyan University

    Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,676
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,074
  • Marymount University

    Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $29,137
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $67,516

Program 44.0701, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).