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West Virginia Social Work Degree Programs - 2024

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

West Virginia Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: November 7th, 2023

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 15 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown or elsewhere in West Virginia, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in West Virginia by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in West Virginia below.

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Social Work Schools in West Virginia

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMount Gay, WV 1st for In-State Tuition $4,084 IN-STATE TUITION $6,470 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,215

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,084

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,470

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$5,441

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegeMartinsburg, WV 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,128 IN-STATE TUITION $7,464 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,489

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,128

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,464

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$5,142

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

West Virginia Northern Community CollegeWheeling, WV 3rd for In-State Tuition $4,300 IN-STATE TUITION $12,028 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

841

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,028

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$4,407

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

BridgeValley Community & Technical CollegeSouth Charleston, WV 4th for In-State Tuition $5,284 IN-STATE TUITION $11,415 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,542

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,284

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,415

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$7,352

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV 5th for In-State Tuition $7,360 IN-STATE TUITION $7,360 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

37,245

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

36.48%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,360

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,360

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,144

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WV 6th for In-State Tuition $7,784 IN-STATE TUITION $18,224 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$31,183

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,299

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

50.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,784

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,224

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,109

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.41%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

515

West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty, WV 7th for In-State Tuition $8,345 IN-STATE TUITION $16,294 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,653

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.27%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,345

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,294

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,225

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

73.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

528

Average SAT Math Score:

505

West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WV 8th for In-State Tuition $8,437 IN-STATE TUITION $14,125 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$28,771

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,373

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

32.64%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,437

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,125

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,261

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.55%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV 9th for In-State Tuition $8,552 IN-STATE TUITION $19,606 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,191
Master's Degree
$40,494
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

7,175

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

51.46%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,552

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,606

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,706

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.8%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

500

Mountain State CollegeParkersburg, WV 10th for In-State Tuition $8,665 IN-STATE TUITION $8,665 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

20

Accredited By:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,665

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,665

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,424

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Concord UniversityAthens, WV 11th for In-State Tuition $8,690 IN-STATE TUITION $18,440 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$39,870
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,345

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

40.63%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,690

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,440

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,182

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.63%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

490

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV 12th for In-State Tuition $8,976 IN-STATE TUITION $25,320 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,401
Master's Degree
$40,542

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

18,878

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

61.48%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,976

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,320

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,380

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.82%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

560

Huntington Junior CollegeHuntington, WV 13th for In-State Tuition $10,050 IN-STATE TUITION $10,050 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

147

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,050

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,050

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,549

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of CharlestonCharleston, WV 14th for In-State Tuition $31,350 IN-STATE TUITION $31,350 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,118

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.06%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$31,350

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,350

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,294

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bethany CollegeBethany, WV 15th for In-State Tuition $31,600 IN-STATE TUITION $31,600 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

531

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$31,600

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,600

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$10,324

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

73.55%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

500

Average SAT Math Score:

490