Georgia has 11 CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work programs, the authoritative count from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs. The longest-accredited is University of Georgia, which has held CSWE accreditation since 1975. 3 of the 11 record an online option; the rest are campus-based. 2 are hosted at a Carnegie R1 (very high research) university and 2 at a Carnegie R2 (high research) university.
Each program below is scored on the same five-factor model used in our national ranking, so the order reflects accreditation longevity, delivery and schedule flexibility, program breadth, and the institution's Carnegie research tier, all applied identically nationwide.
Georgia BSW programs at a glance
11
CSWE-accredited BSW programs
1975
Oldest, University of Georgia, accredited since
3
Offer an online option
4
At an R1 or R2 research university
Georgia's 11 programs span CSWE accreditation from 1975 to 2020, and the highest-scoring on our five-factor model is Georgia State University at 8.3 out of 10, a Carnegie R1 research university. The newest, Middle Georgia State University, earned accreditation in 2020. Among the Georgia programs we have verified tuition for, published in-state tuition runs from $2,563 to $23,484 a year. A child, family, and school social worker in Georgia earns a median of $47,510 a year, 20% below the national median of $59,550 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
All 11 CSWE-Accredited BSW Programs in Georgia
Accreditation status, dates, locations, online option, and program details are sourced directly from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs. Tuition is shown for reference only and is not factored into the score.
- #1
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 1981 · Online or On-Campus
8.3
Online or On-Campus Carnegie R1 Full & part-time 1 campus + online Accred. since 1981Why it ranks here
Georgia State University has held CSWE accreditation since 1981, 45 years of standing as of 2026. The Bachelor of Social Work is offered both online and on campus (Atlanta, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time. Its home institution holds a Carnegie R1 classification for very high research activity.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $9,300 · Out-of-state $31,320 / year
2025-26 tuition & fees · gsu.edu
Locations
Atlanta, GA (1981-present); Online (2021-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 9.2
- Delivery (22%) 7.0
- Prestige (15%) 10.0
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #2
University of Georgia
Athens, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 1975 · On-Campus
7.9
On-Campus Carnegie R1 Full-time 1 campus 2 certificates Accred. since 1975Why it ranks here
University of Georgia has held CSWE accreditation since 1975, 51 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Athens, GA). The program runs on a full-time plan of study. It records 2 embedded certificates (Non-Profit Management, Other). Its home institution holds a Carnegie R1 classification for very high research activity.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $9,790 · Out-of-state $28,830 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Athens, GA (1975-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 10.0
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 10.0
- Schedule (12%) 6.0
- Breadth (11%) 7.0
- #3
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 1981 · On-Campus
7.2
On-Campus Carnegie R2 Full & part-time 1 campus Accred. since 1981Why it ranks here
Clark Atlanta University has held CSWE accreditation since 1981, 45 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Atlanta, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time. Its home institution holds a Carnegie R2 classification for high research activity.
Annual tuition (not factored)
$23,484 / year (private, one rate for all students)
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Atlanta, GA (1973, 1981-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 9.2
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 7.5
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #4
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 1983 · On-Campus
6.2
On-Campus Full-time 1 campus Accred. since 1983Why it ranks here
Savannah State University has held CSWE accreditation since 1983, 43 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Savannah, GA). The program runs on a full-time plan of study.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $4,064 · Out-of-state $14,785 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Savannah, GA (1983-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 8.9
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 6.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #5
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2005 · Online or On-Campus
6.0
Online or On-Campus Full & part-time 1 campus + online Accred. since 2005Why it ranks here
Thomas University has held CSWE accreditation since 2005, 21 years of standing as of 2026. The Bachelor of Social Work is offered both online and on campus (Thomasville, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
Annual tuition (not factored)
$11,400 / year (private, one rate for all students)
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Thomasville, GA (2005-present); Tallahassee, FL (2005-2021); Online (2018-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 5.4
- Delivery (22%) 7.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #6
Augusta University
Augusta, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2007 · On-Campus
5.6
On-Campus Carnegie R2 Full & part-time 1 campus Accred. since 2007Why it ranks here
Augusta University has held CSWE accreditation since 2007, 19 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Augusta, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time. Its home institution holds a Carnegie R2 classification for high research activity.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $6,892 · Out-of-state $22,270 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Augusta, GA (2007-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 5.0
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 7.5
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #7
Albany State University
Albany, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2002 · On-Campus
5.5
On-Campus Full & part-time 1 campus Accred. since 2002Why it ranks here
Albany State University has held CSWE accreditation since 2002, 24 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Albany, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $4,064 · Out-of-state $14,786 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Albany, GA (2002-Present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 5.8
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #8
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2003 · On-Campus
5.4
On-Campus Full & part-time 1 campus Accred. since 2003Why it ranks here
Dalton State College has held CSWE accreditation since 2003, 23 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Dalton, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $2,563 · Out-of-state $9,469 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Dalton, GA (2003-Present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 5.7
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #9
Point University
Online · CSWE-Accredited since 2019 · Online
4.4
Online Full-time 0 campuses + online Accred. since 2019Why it ranks here
Point University has held CSWE accreditation since 2019, 7 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered fully online. The program runs on a full-time plan of study.
Annual tuition (not factored)
$21,150 / year (private, one rate for all students)
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Online (2019-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 3.1
- Delivery (22%) 6.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 6.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #10
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2020 · On-Campus
4.3
On-Campus Full & part-time 1 campus Accred. since 2020Why it ranks here
Middle Georgia State University has held CSWE accreditation since 2020, 6 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Macon, GA). Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $3,600 · Out-of-state $13,200 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Macon, GA (2020-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 3.0
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 10.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
- #11
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · CSWE-Accredited since 2016 · On-Campus
4.1
On-Campus Full-time 1 campus Accred. since 2016Why it ranks here
Fort Valley State University has held CSWE accreditation since 2016, 10 years of standing as of 2026. The program is delivered on campus (Fort Valley, GA). The program runs on a full-time plan of study.
Annual tuition (not factored)
In-state $4,064 · Out-of-state $14,786 / year
2023-24 published tuition (IPEDS) · IPEDS / NCES
Locations
Fort Valley, GA (2016-present)
Program data sourced from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs
Five-factor score breakdown
- Longevity (40%) 3.6
- Delivery (22%) 4.0
- Prestige (15%) 5.0
- Schedule (12%) 6.0
- Breadth (11%) 3.0
The Social Work Industry in Georgia
A Bachelor of Social Work is the entry credential for Georgia's front-line social-service workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET, social workers are employed across public human-services and child-welfare agencies, hospitals and health systems, K-12 schools, community mental-health and substance-use programs, aging and disability services, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations. BSW-level roles are generalist and direct-practice: case manager, child and family caseworker, community and behavioral-health worker, and social and human-service assistant. Supervisory, therapeutic, and independent clinical positions generally require a master's. If you plan to pursue graduate education, BestMSWPrograms.org covers the best MSW programs to help you take that next step.
Per the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs, Georgia's 11 accredited programs are based across 9 cities, including Atlanta, Athens, Savannah, Thomasville, Augusta, Albany, and others, 3 offering an online option. 4 are hosted at a Carnegie research university (R1 or R2), which adds research and teaching-hospital placements to the local training pipeline. CSWE standards require supervised field education, so programs build placement partnerships with local agencies, hospitals, schools, and nonprofits, which makes the state's campuses a training and hiring pipeline into the surrounding Georgia social-service economy. Online-capable programs extend that access to students in rural and remote parts of the state, areas the federal government (HRSA) frequently designates as mental-health workforce shortage areas.
Nationally, the BLS projects social-worker employment will grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 67,300 openings projected each year, many from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation. The BLS projects faster-than-average growth for healthcare social workers and for mental health and substance abuse social workers, specialties that hire at both the bachelor's and master's levels.
Child, family, and school social workers, the most common BSW-level specialty, have a location quotient of 0.58 in Georgia, meaning the occupation is 42% less concentrated than the national average. The state supports roughly 1.5 of these jobs per 1,000 jobs statewide.
In Georgia, social workers held about 16,920 jobs across the four social work occupations as of May 2025, per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. Employment, annual wages, and pay range by specialty:
| Occupation | Employed in GA | Median | Mean | 10th to 90th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child, family, and school social workers | 7,110 | $47,510 | $54,390 | $35,690 to $83,380 |
| Healthcare social workers | 6,970 | $62,420 | $64,910 | $43,260 to $86,990 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 1,330 | $52,030 | $57,470 | $32,990 to $83,500 |
| Social workers, all other | 1,510 | $78,260 | $79,100 | $42,930 to $126,650 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025. Wages cover all workers in each occupation; BLS does not break wages out by degree, and BSW-level roles typically fall toward the lower end of each range. Location quotient compares the state's job concentration to the national average (1.0 = the national rate). O*NET reports tasks, skills, and local outlook by occupation.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers; BLS state wage data for Georgia; O*NET: Child, Family, and School Social Workers; CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs; HRSA health workforce shortage areas.
Social Work Licensure in Georgia
Licensing data from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the body that develops the social work licensing exams, captured 2026.
The license ladder continues to the master's level (LMSW), and the clinical, independent-practice level (LCSW). A CSWE-accredited BSW also qualifies graduates for Advanced Standing admission to a master's program.
How We Ranked These Programs
Every program is scored on the same five-factor model used in the national ranking, with no state-specific adjustments. Four factors are drawn from the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs; prestige uses the institution's 2025 Carnegie research classification.
- Accreditation longevity (40%): years of continuous CSWE accreditation.
- Delivery flexibility (22%): online option and number of approved campus locations.
- Prestige (15%): 2025 Carnegie research tier (R1, R2, or baseline).
- Schedule flexibility (12%): full-time and part-time plans of study.
- Program breadth (11%): embedded certificates and dual-degree options.
For the full model, see our ranking methodology.