Best Online Social Work Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Augusta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Augusta. Distances are calculated from Augusta city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 8.7 miles from Augusta BOC Score54.4
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#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 69.6 miles from Augusta BOC Score34.1
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#3

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 71.2 miles from Augusta BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
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#4

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 74.1 miles from Augusta BOC Score74.1
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#5

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 75.2 miles from Augusta BOC Score16.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$47,080Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$51,230
Healthcare Social Worker$66,360Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$72,209
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,520Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$54,973
Social Worker, All Other$91,980Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$100,087
Social and Community Service Manager$76,020Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$82,720
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,660Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$42,067
Community Health Worker$50,680GA statewide$55,147

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Augusta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Richmond County1,976 workers, 155 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Augusta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Benedict College (75.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Augusta are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,980), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,020), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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