Best Online Social Work Programs in La Grange, GA (2026)

La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $12,536 to $59,320 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $78,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to La Grange

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near La Grange. Distances are calculated from La Grange 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 La Grange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Point University

West Point, GA 13.3 miles from La Grange BOC Score31.3
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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 38.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score76.0
Published tuition$12,536 - $34,402
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#3

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 56.7 miles from La Grange BOC Score56.4
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#4

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 61.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score26.4
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#5

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score42.7
Published tuition$45,806 - $59,320
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia social work page.


Social Work Wages Near La Grange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$47,510
Healthcare Social Worker$62,420
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$52,030
Social Worker, All Other$78,260
Social and Community Service Manager$73,290
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,480
Community Health Worker$50,680

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.


La Grange at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Social Work-related employment in Troup County476 workers, 46 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near La Grange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near La Grange. The closest is Point University in West Point, GA (13.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oglethorpe University (62.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Georgia are: Social Worker, All Other ($78,260), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,420). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?

Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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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Other Programs Available in La Grange

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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.