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

Valdosta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $26,189 per year for indexed programs. Valdosta has a population of about 55,222. Median household income is $45,849 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Valdosta, GA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $87,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Valdosta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Valdosta. Distances are calculated from Valdosta city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Valdosta

Valdosta is part of the Valdosta, GA metro area (BLS area code 46660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

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.

Valdosta at a Glance

Other Valdosta-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Thomasville, GA – 41.5 mi away (24,678 pop)
• Tifton, GA – 44.6 mi away (24,463 pop)
• Lake City, FL – 59.2 mi away (26,128 pop)
• Waycross, GA – 60.0 mi away (24,741 pop)
• Tallahassee, FL – 64.0 mi away (252,825 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Valdosta. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (66.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Valdosta are: Social Worker, All Other ($87,420), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,910), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($52,030). 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 Thomasville instead of Valdosta?

Thomasville, GA is 41.5 miles from Valdosta 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 Valdosta an affordable place to study social work?

Valdosta’s median household income of $45,849 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valdosta 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.