Charlotte, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $15,956 to $30,286 per year for indexed programs. Charlotte has a population of about 886,283. Median household income is $78,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Charlotte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Charlotte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charlotte 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Charlotte.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
45%
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,680
Avg net price
$20,894/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,300
Out‑of‑state$21,300
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,289
Avg net price
$15,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Charlotte
Charlotte is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $60,950 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62,641 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,410 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $68,253 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,090 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,702 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $69,300 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $71,223 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,990 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,210 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,480 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,687 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,920 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,305 |
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.
Charlotte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 886,283 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Mecklenburg County | 13,495 workers, 1,356 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Charlotte-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Matthews, NC – 9.2 mi away (31,495 pop)
- Mint Hill, NC – 10.2 mi away (26,236 pop)
- Huntersville, NC – 13.9 mi away (54,839 pop)
- Indian Trail, NC – 14.2 mi away (38,222 pop)
- Concord, NC – 16.9 mi away (244,273 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Charlotte, NC?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Charlotte are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Charlotte?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Charlotte are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,990), Social Worker, All Other ($69,300), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Matthews instead of Charlotte?
Matthews, NC is 9.2 miles from Charlotte 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 Charlotte an affordable place to study social work?
Charlotte’s median household income of $78,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charlotte while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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: July 23, 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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