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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: September 26th, 2024

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

Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegeMartinsburg, WV 1st 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

1,478

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):

$4,330

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMount Gay, WV 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,344 IN-STATE TUITION $6,864 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

1,093

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,344

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,864

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

$4,965

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 $4,394 IN-STATE TUITION $12,362 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.
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

Public

Total Enrollment

868

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,394

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,362

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

$2,695

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 $5,132 IN-STATE TUITION $11,598 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

1,578

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$5,132

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,598

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

$8,174

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

37,569

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

44.14%

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):

$10,168

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 $8,282 IN-STATE TUITION $18,722 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

2,325

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.37%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,282

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,722

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

$8,418

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

515

Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV 7th for In-State Tuition $8,604 IN-STATE TUITION $19,658 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

6,965

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

52.69%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,604

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,658

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

$8,370

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.88%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

500

West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WV 8th for In-State Tuition $8,647 IN-STATE TUITION $14,385 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

1,362

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

31.63%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,647

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,385

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

$11,791

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.18%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Mountain State CollegeParkersburg, WV 9th 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):

$12,231

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 10th for In-State Tuition $8,716 IN-STATE TUITION $17,100 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

1,648

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

54.06%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,716

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,100

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

$15,499

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

528

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Concord UniversityAthens, WV 11th for In-State Tuition $9,100 IN-STATE TUITION $19,340 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

1,311

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.85%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,100

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,340

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

$9,701

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.39%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

490

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV 12th for In-State Tuition $9,360 IN-STATE TUITION $26,568 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

18,370

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

62.51%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,360

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,568

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

$12,347

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.38%

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

144

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):

$10,001

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 $31,900 IN-STATE TUITION $31,900 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

2,330

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$31,900

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,900

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

$21,383

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

67.73%

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 $32,640 IN-STATE TUITION $32,640 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

594

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

43.9%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$32,640

Out-of-State Tuition:

$32,640

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

$12,855

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

64.92%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

500

Average SAT Math Score:

490