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

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

Pooler, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Pooler has a population of about 27,235. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Savannah, GA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $93,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Pooler

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Pooler. Distances are calculated from Pooler 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 Pooler. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 12.4 miles from Pooler BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$5,498 - $17,185
Online programs--

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#2

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 99.3 miles from Pooler BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
Online programsYes

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

Social Work Wages Near Pooler

Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). 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$48,340Savannah, GA$50,777
Healthcare Social Worker$60,200Savannah, GA$63,235
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$52,030GA statewide$54,653
Social Worker, All Other$93,580Savannah, GA$98,298
Social and Community Service Manager$79,860Savannah, GA$83,887
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,320Savannah, GA$41,303
Community Health Worker$50,680GA statewide$53,235

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.

Pooler at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,235Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Chatham County2,862 workers, 229 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Pooler. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Carolina State University (99.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Pooler are: Social Worker, All Other ($93,580), Social and Community Service Manager ($79,860), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,200). 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 Savannah instead of Pooler?

Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler 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 Pooler an affordable place to study social work?

Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler 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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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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