Best Online Social Work Programs in Beaufort, SC (2026)

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

Beaufort, South Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Beaufort has a population of about 13,660. Median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $96,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Beaufort

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

#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 35.8 miles from Beaufort BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$5,498 - $17,185
Online programs--

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#2

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 73.0 miles from Beaufort BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
Online programsYes

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

Social Work Wages Near Beaufort

Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$52,280Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$53,347
Healthcare Social Worker$69,330Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$70,745
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$39,930SC statewide$40,745
Social Worker, All Other$96,350SC statewide$98,316
Social and Community Service Manager$84,470Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$86,194
Social and Human Service Assistant$43,480Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$44,367
Community Health Worker$47,970SC statewide$48,949

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.

Beaufort at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,660Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,454Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Beaufort County1,056 workers, 174 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Beaufort, SC?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Beaufort. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (35.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Carolina State University (73.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Beaufort are: Social Worker, All Other ($96,350), Social and Community Service Manager ($84,470), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?

Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort 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 Beaufort an affordable place to study social work?

Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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: 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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