Best Online Social Work Programs in North Augusta, SC (2026)

North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to North Augusta

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

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

Social Work Wages Near North Augusta

North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina 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.

North Augusta at a Glance

Other North Augusta-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Augusta, GA – 12.7 mi away (389,215 pop)
• Aiken, SC – 13.1 mi away (30,937 pop)
• Greenwood, SC – 47.9 mi away (42,279 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 53.1 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Orangeburg, SC – 62.7 mi away (31,666 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near North Augusta, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (64.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near North Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Augusta are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,980), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,020), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,360). 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 Augusta instead of North Augusta?

Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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 North Augusta an affordable place to study social work?

North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta 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.