Virginia Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 28 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Virginia offers substantially more choice at the undergraduate level than at the graduate level. Students can compare 15 schools with bachelor’s-level social work study, while MSW applicants have six schools to consider. The full school list below can help narrow these options by location, format, and cost.
Doctoral-level social work study is concentrated at Norfolk State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Students considering research, teaching, or advanced leadership preparation should verify each doctorate’s curriculum, format, admissions requirements, and intended outcomes.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have 14 Virginia schools to compare. CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs account for most of these choices, while graduate applicants have a smaller group of accredited MSW pathways to investigate.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies specifically to social work programs and is separate from accreditation held by the institution. Students should confirm the current status of their exact BSW or MSW program directly with the school and CSWE.
Students looking for flexibility have multiple programs to investigate, with eight schools offering CSWE-accredited social work programs reporting some online availability. Because this group is large enough to compare, students can use the full school list below to explore degree level, schedule, and location.
An online indicator does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask whether instruction is fully online, hybrid, or campus-based and whether field placements can be arranged near your home.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a program-specific estimate that includes fees, books, transportation, and field placement expenses. These figures are useful comparison signals, not measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are school-level figures rather than social work program-specific costs. Net price generally provides a different cost signal than published tuition, so students should compare both and ask about financial aid.
Students can narrow Virginia’s choices by first selecting the degree level, then comparing CSWE accreditation, format, field education, location, schedule, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to investigate advanced standing, specialization choices, certificates, and dual-degree opportunities.
Virginia also has programs in human services, mental and social health services, and other social service fields. These can support related career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees. Compare the credential title and curriculum carefully before deciding.
Virginia has 15 schools with bachelor’s-level social work study and six with master’s-level social work study. BSW students therefore have more in-state choices than MSW applicants.
Eight schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability. Students should verify whether their specific BSW or MSW is fully online or hybrid and ask about campus visits, live class meetings, and in-person field education.
CSWE accreditation is programmatic accreditation for social work education, not accreditation of the institution as a whole. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of the exact BSW or MSW program they are considering.
Yes. Several CSWE-accredited MSW programs identify advanced-standing plans. Eligibility and program length can vary, so applicants should ask each school about qualifying undergraduate preparation, admissions standards, and required fieldwork.
Based on reported school-level figures, Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, and Radford University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Virginia social work schools. Mary Baldwin University, Virginia Union University, and Radford 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 vary by license and jurisdiction, so students should confirm education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements with the licensing authority where they plan to practice.
No. Human services, mental and social health, and related social service programs may prepare students for adjacent roles, but they are not automatically social work degrees. Compare the credential title, curriculum, accreditation, and career or licensure fit.
Whether you live in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake or elsewhere in Virginia, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Virginia by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Virginia below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,074
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
40.69%
In-State Tuition:
$10,043
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,650
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,840
Applicants Accepted:
88.63%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
480
Average SAT Math Score:
455
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,392
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
39.84%
In-State Tuition:
$10,180
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,682
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,282
Applicants Accepted:
87.77%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
497
Average SAT Math Score:
475
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,038
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
54.53%
In-State Tuition:
$12,548
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,633
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,578
Applicants Accepted:
89.53%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
515
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
17,514
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
50.81%
In-State Tuition:
$12,750
Out-of-State Tuition:
$33,780
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,638
Applicants Accepted:
90.36%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
550
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
27,752
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
73.43%
In-State Tuition:
$14,220
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,688
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,915
Applicants Accepted:
87.48%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
625
Average SAT Math Score:
620
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
20,888
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
82.04%
In-State Tuition:
$14,250
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,604
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,322
Applicants Accepted:
71.52%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
605
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,015
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
67.34%
In-State Tuition:
$15,744
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,978
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,066
Applicants Accepted:
90.22%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
560
Average SAT Math Score:
540
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,365
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
76.41%
In-State Tuition:
$16,828
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,178
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,015
Applicants Accepted:
86.04%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
595
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
20,753
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
66.17%
In-State Tuition:
$16,945
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,109
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,433
Applicants Accepted:
92.62%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
580
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,203
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
40.22%
In-State Tuition:
$17,450
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,450
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,235
Applicants Accepted:
97.99%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
421
Average SAT Math Score:
404
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private for-profit
Total Enrollment
232
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
22.22%
In-State Tuition:
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,145
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,442
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 for-profit
Total Enrollment
240
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
27.27%
In-State Tuition:
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,145
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,843
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.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,709
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
0%
In-State Tuition:
$18,489
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,489
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,038
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
4,729
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
56.02%
In-State Tuition:
$21,650
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,650
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,923
Applicants Accepted:
38.12%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
560
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
17,597
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
95.57%
In-State Tuition:
$21,803
Out-of-State Tuition:
$59,512
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,565
Applicants Accepted:
16.81%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
720
Average SAT Math Score:
720
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:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
50,012
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
68.85%
In-State Tuition:
$22,465
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,465
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$29,357
Applicants Accepted:
98.98%
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
Public
Total Enrollment
7,055
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
91.48%
In-State Tuition:
$25,914
Out-of-State Tuition:
$51,038
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,096
Applicants Accepted:
34.07%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
720
Average SAT Math Score:
720
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
614
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
31.46%
In-State Tuition:
$26,770
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,770
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$25,573
Applicants Accepted:
59.31%
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
699
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
28.38%
In-State Tuition:
$28,520
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,520
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,082
Applicants Accepted:
88.98%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
535
Average SAT Math Score:
515
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,727
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
46.73%
In-State Tuition:
$30,592
Out-of-State Tuition:
$30,592
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$25,319
Applicants Accepted:
62.25%
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
1,090
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
46.46%
In-State Tuition:
$34,152
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,152
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,756
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
1,577
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
60.27%
In-State Tuition:
$36,750
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,750
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,235
Applicants Accepted:
43.01%
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.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,116
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
63%
In-State Tuition:
$36,950
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,950
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,298
Applicants Accepted:
76.95%
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
1,256
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
44.26%
In-State Tuition:
$37,500
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,500
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,676
Applicants Accepted:
72.87%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
635
Average SAT Math Score:
630
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,078
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
58.45%
In-State Tuition:
$39,000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,000
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,061
Applicants Accepted:
83.65%
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
1,810
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
61.96%
In-State Tuition:
$40,920
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,920
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$29,137
Applicants Accepted:
93.16%
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:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
754
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
63.06%
In-State Tuition:
$43,920
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,920
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,588
Applicants Accepted:
100%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
640
Average SAT Math Score:
675
