Best Social Work Schools Near Tifton, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Tifton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Tifton has a population of about 17,140. Median household income is $44,324 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% 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 Tifton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Tifton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tifton 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 Tifton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Albany State University

Albany, GA 37.3 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 44.6 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 51.8 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 77.5 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 93.8 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 113.1 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
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: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Point University

West Point, GA 138.0 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,740
Avg net price $25,335/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 149.5 miles from Tifton
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Tifton

Occupation Median 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.

Tifton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,140 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,324 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Tift County 329 workers, 38 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Tifton. The closest is Albany State University in Albany, GA (37.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Valley State University (77.5 miles). 5 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 Tifton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Tifton?

Albany, GA is 39.4 miles from Tifton 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 Tifton an affordable place to study social work?

Tifton’s median household income of $44,324 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tifton 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 Tifton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Tifton:

Data verified: September 6, 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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