West Virginia Social Work Degree Programs

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: June 18th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 8 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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Dept. of Education - 2026

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Social Work Schools in West Virginia

American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV 1st for In-State Tuition $8,400 IN-STATE TUITION $8,400 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.

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

40,074

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.68%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,400

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,400

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

$9,597

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty, WV 2nd for In-State Tuition $8,893 IN-STATE TUITION $17,442 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

1,511

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

59.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,893

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,442

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

$15,366

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.27%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

528

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WV 3rd for In-State Tuition $9,056 IN-STATE TUITION $19,082 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

2,344

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

48.21%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,056

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,082

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

$11,363

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

515

Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV 4th for In-State Tuition $9,162 IN-STATE TUITION $20,342 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,191
Master's Degree
$40,494

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

7,266

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

51.98%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,162

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,342

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

$7,502

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.73%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

500

West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WV 5th for In-State Tuition $9,570 IN-STATE TUITION $14,990 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

1,321

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

36.68%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,570

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,990

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

$11,139

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.96%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV 6th for In-State Tuition $10,104 IN-STATE TUITION $28,608 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

17,385

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

62%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,104

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,608

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

$15,634

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

560

Concord UniversityAthens, WV 7th for In-State Tuition $10,664 IN-STATE TUITION $22,000 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$39,870

Program fields may include:

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

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,504

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

40.94%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,664

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,000

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

$9,966

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.56%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

490

Bethany CollegeBethany, WV 8th for In-State Tuition $36,765 IN-STATE TUITION $36,765 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

614

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

42.07%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,765

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,765

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

$18,605

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

58.79%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

500

Average SAT Math Score:

490