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

North Charleston, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. North Charleston has a population of about 117,460. Median household income is $62,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $99,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to North Charleston

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

North Charleston is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). 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 Charleston at a Glance

Other North Charleston-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Hanahan, SC – 4.2 mi away (23,439 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 6.9 mi away (42,039 pop)
• Charleston, SC – 9.0 mi away (613,847 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 9.1 mi away (49,323 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, SC – 14.6 mi away (84,170 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Charleston. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (60.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (96.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Charleston are: Social Worker, All Other ($99,340), Social and Community Service Manager ($79,130), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,680). 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 Hanahan instead of North Charleston?

Hanahan, SC is 4.2 miles from North Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study social work?

North Charleston’s median household income of $62,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Charleston 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.