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Best Online Social Work Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)
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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Augusta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $47,080 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $51,230 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,360 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $72,209 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $50,520 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $54,973 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $91,980 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $100,087 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,020 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $82,720 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,660 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $42,067 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,680 | GA 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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Richmond County | 1,976 workers, 155 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Augusta, GA?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Augusta are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
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: July 23, 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.