Best Online Social Work Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Saint Marys, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year for indexed programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Saint Marys

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Saint Marys. Distances are calculated from Saint Marys city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Saint Marys

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.

Saint Marys at a Glance

Other Saint Marys-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Fernandina Beach, FL – 9.9 mi away (27,371 pop)
• Brunswick, GA – 27.5 mi away (54,213 pop)
• Jacksonville, FL – 30.0 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
• Jacksonville Beach, FL – 34.5 mi away (23,387 pop)
• Waycross, GA – 56.1 mi away (24,741 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Saint Marys. The closest is University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL (33.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Savannah State University (92.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?

Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study social work?

Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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.