West 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 8 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Undergraduates have more choices than graduate students in West Virginia. Seven schools offer social work bachelor’s degrees, while MSW applicants can compare three universities: Concord University, Marshall University, and West Virginia University. The full school list appears below.
Students seeking doctoral-level social work study will need to look beyond these options because no West Virginia social work school offers a doctoral program. Certificate programs in human services or related fields may support other career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have seven schools to compare at the bachelor’s level but only three at the master’s level. All seven West Virginia social work schools offer a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate program, and the three MSW universities also have CSWE-accredited master’s programs.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current status of their intended BSW or MSW directly with the school and CSWE.
Students looking for flexibility have a smaller set of schools to investigate. Concord University, Marshall University, and West Virginia University report some online availability, and each offers both BSW and MSW pathways.
An online indicator does not mean every degree, course, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask whether online study applies to the specific BSW or MSW plan you want, and confirm where field education can be completed.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a program-specific estimate. These amounts are school-level figures rather than social work tuition, and they do not account for every fee, aid package, living expense, or field placement cost.
Average net price reflects a school-wide estimate after grant and scholarship aid, while in-state tuition is a published price signal. Neither measure ranks program quality or predicts what an individual student will pay.
Students should narrow West Virginia’s options by degree level first, then compare accreditation, format, location, field education, specialization, and total cost. MSW applicants have only three in-state universities to consider, making differences in scheduling and curriculum especially important.
Related human services, mental and social health, or social service programs may fit adjacent career goals, but they are not interchangeable with a social work degree. Confirm the exact credential and whether it aligns with your intended education or licensure path.
Seven West Virginia schools offer a social work bachelor’s degree. Three of them—Concord University, Marshall University, and West Virginia University—also offer an MSW.
No doctoral-level social work program is identified among the state’s social work schools. Students seeking doctoral study may need to consider programs outside West Virginia.
Concord University, Marshall University, and West Virginia University report some online availability. Confirm whether your specific BSW or MSW plan is online and whether courses, campus visits, or field placements require in-person participation.
CSWE accreditation applies specifically to BSW and MSW programs and is distinct from a college or university’s institutional accreditation. Students should verify current programmatic accreditation and confirm that the degree fits their intended career or licensure path.
Based on reported school-level figures, West Liberty University, Shepherd University, and Marshall University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among West Virginia social work schools. Marshall University, Concord University, and West Virginia State University have the lowest listed average net prices. These are school-level figures, not social work program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify current education, field experience, examination, and other requirements for the jurisdiction where they plan to practice.
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.
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 description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private for-profit
Total Enrollment
40,074
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
46.68%
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
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
Public
Total Enrollment
1,511
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
59.17%
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
Applicants Accepted:
97.27%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
528
Average SAT Math Score:
505
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,344
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
48.21%
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
Applicants Accepted:
96.78%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
555
Average SAT Math Score:
515
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
7,266
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
51.98%
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
Applicants Accepted:
95.73%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
500
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,321
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
36.68%
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
Applicants Accepted:
95.96%
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
17,385
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
62%
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
Applicants Accepted:
89%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
560
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,504
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
40.94%
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
Applicants Accepted:
92.56%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
520
Average SAT Math Score:
490
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
614
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
42.07%
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
Applicants Accepted:
58.79%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
500
Average SAT Math Score:
490
