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

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

Gaffney, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $15,956 to $53,576 per year for indexed programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Gaffney

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Gaffney. Distances are calculated from Gaffney 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 Gaffney. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 1.3 miles from Gaffney
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#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 36.6 miles from Gaffney BOC Score53.7
Published tuition$15,956 - $30,286
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#3

Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC 46.7 miles from Gaffney BOC Score33.8
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#4

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 54.8 miles from Gaffney BOC Score72.0
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#5

Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, NC 57.8 miles from Gaffney BOC Score24.0
Published tuition$40,290 - $53,576
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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 Gaffney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$51,800
Healthcare Social Worker$60,840
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$39,930
Social Worker, All Other$96,350
Social and Community Service Manager$73,410
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,550
Community Health Worker$47,970

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,612Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,214Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Cherokee County394 workers, 50 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Gaffney. The closest is Limestone University in Gaffney, SC (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warren Wilson College (57.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in South Carolina are: Social Worker, All Other ($96,350), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,410), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,840). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study social work?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney 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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