South Carolina Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 15 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
BSW students have more in-state choices than graduate applicants in South Carolina. Six schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, while three universities offer master’s programs. The full school list below can help undergraduates compare locations, formats, and costs without turning this guide into an exhaustive directory.
MSW applicants can compare University of South Carolina-Columbia, University of South Carolina-Upstate, and Winthrop University. Doctoral-level social work study is concentrated at University of South Carolina-Columbia, giving prospective doctoral students only one in-state option identified here.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path can compare programs at five South Carolina schools. All five offer an accredited baccalaureate option, while University of South Carolina-Columbia and Winthrop University also offer accredited master’s programs. This gives BSW students more accredited choices than MSW applicants.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to specific social work programs and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their intended BSW or MSW directly with the school and CSWE before enrolling.
Students looking for online flexibility have a smaller set of schools to investigate. University of South Carolina-Columbia and Winthrop University report online availability for their CSWE-accredited social work offerings, so students should compare the exact delivery format rather than assume every pathway is fully online.
Online availability does not necessarily mean every degree option, course, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school about synchronous sessions, residency requirements, internship placement support, and whether online study applies to the BSW, traditional MSW, advanced-standing MSW, or only selected courses.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the schools below, which have the lowest reported school-level prices among South Carolina’s social work options. These figures are comparison starting points, not measures of program quality.
In-state tuition and average net price are institution-wide figures rather than social work program-specific costs. Request a current estimate that accounts for residency, fees, financial aid, enrollment intensity, program length, and field education expenses before deciding where to apply.
Students should narrow their choices by degree level, CSWE accreditation, delivery format, field education, location, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to compare advanced-standing eligibility, specialization choices, dual degrees, and full-time versus part-time plans.
South Carolina also has eight schools offering related human services, mental and social health, or social service subjects without being identified here as social work degree providers. These alternatives may fit adjacent career goals, but students should not treat them as BSW or MSW programs. Compare curricula and accreditation carefully when professional social work practice is the goal.
Six schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, while three universities offer master’s-level social work programs. BSW students therefore have more schools to compare than MSW applicants.
University of South Carolina-Columbia and Winthrop University have CSWE-accredited master’s programs. Both report full-time, part-time, and advanced-standing plans, but applicants should confirm current formats, eligibility requirements, and accreditation status.
University of South Carolina-Columbia and Winthrop University report online availability for CSWE-accredited social work offerings. Confirm which degree or plan is online and whether courses, campus visits, or field placements require in-person participation.
Doctoral-level social work study is identified at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Because this is the only in-state doctoral option noted here, students should examine its curriculum and format closely or consider out-of-state alternatives if it does not fit their goals.
Based on reported school-level figures, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina-Upstate, and University of South Carolina-Columbia have the lowest listed in-state tuition among South Carolina social work schools. University of South Carolina-Upstate, Winthrop University, and South Carolina State University have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Requirements can depend on the degree, program accreditation, supervised experience, examinations, and the jurisdiction where you plan to practice. Verify current requirements with the appropriate licensing authority.
Whether you live in Charleston, Columbia, Mount Pleasant or elsewhere in South Carolina, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in South Carolina by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in South Carolina below.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,934
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
37.13%
In-State Tuition:
$11,060
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,750
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,097
Applicants Accepted:
82.62%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
465
Average SAT Math Score:
460
Degree Levels Offered
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,038
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
44.8%
In-State Tuition:
$11,588
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,090
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,557
Applicants Accepted:
67.26%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
535
Average SAT Math Score:
515
Degree Levels Offered
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Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,397
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
46.38%
In-State Tuition:
$11,700
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,300
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,363
Applicants Accepted:
81.31%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
535
Average SAT Math Score:
515
Degree Levels Offered
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
29,820
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
78.88%
In-State Tuition:
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,972
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,811
Applicants Accepted:
60.15%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
630
Average SAT Math Score:
625
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,523
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
62.27%
In-State Tuition:
$14,678
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,676
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,343
Applicants Accepted:
79.25%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
565
Average SAT Math Score:
533
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
383
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
24.77%
In-State Tuition:
$16,664
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,664
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,555
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,536
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
20.47%
In-State Tuition:
$17,440
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,440
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,250
Applicants Accepted:
95.7%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private for-profit
Total Enrollment
450
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
5%
In-State Tuition:
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,145
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,693
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
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Degree Levels Offered
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Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,343
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
56.85%
In-State Tuition:
$22,214
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,214
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,408
Applicants Accepted:
93.93%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,173
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
57.14%
In-State Tuition:
$25,240
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,240
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,283
Applicants Accepted:
67.74%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
716
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
68.35%
In-State Tuition:
$27,900
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,900
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,036
Applicants Accepted:
94.47%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
538
Average SAT Math Score:
500
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
747
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
59.67%
In-State Tuition:
$29,800
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,800
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,464
Applicants Accepted:
99.53%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
549
Average SAT Math Score:
525
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
840
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
42.91%
In-State Tuition:
$33,416
Out-of-State Tuition:
$33,416
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,286
Applicants Accepted:
93.96%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
515
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,183
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
60.93%
In-State Tuition:
$34,970
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,970
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,544
Applicants Accepted:
54.71%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
