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

Dunwoody, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $45,806 to $59,320 per year for indexed programs. Dunwoody has a population of about 51,563. Median household income is $109,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Dunwoody

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Dunwoody, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dunwoody city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Dunwoody. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 13.7 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 13.7 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 14.4 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 16.9 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 53.8 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 88.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 69.7 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 85.1 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 86.4 miles from Dunwoody BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Dunwoody

Dunwoody is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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$49,720Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,670
Healthcare Social Worker$65,280Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,215
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,500Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,442
Social Worker, All Other$67,260Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,193
Social and Community Service Manager$78,870Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,791
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,340Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$41,299
Community Health Worker$50,990Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,939

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.


Dunwoody at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,116Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in DeKalb County7,239 workers, 614 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Dunwoody are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,870), Social Worker, All Other ($67,260), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,280). 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 Sandy Springs instead of Dunwoody?

Sandy Springs, GA is 3.3 miles from Dunwoody 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.

Is Dunwoody an affordable place to study social work?

Dunwoody’s median household income of $109,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunwoody while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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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Other Programs Available in Dunwoody

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.