by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of social work. Combined, these schools handed out 484 bachelor's degrees in social work to qualified students.
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The social work bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for social work students working on their bachelor's degree.
The social work school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for social work students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social work. UA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa.
After graduation, social work bachelor's recipients generally make around $31,462 at the beginning of their careers.
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Troy University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social work. TROY is a large public university located in the town of Troy.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the social work program report average early career income of $31,190.
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It is hard to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social work. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Auburn University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in social work needs to check out University of Alabama at Birmingham. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, social work bachelor's recipients usually earn an average of $35,750 in the first five years of their career.
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UNA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Florence.
Bachelor's recipients from the social work major at University of North Alabama earn $3,116 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the social work program earn around $34,485 in their early career salary.
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Montevallo is a small public university located in the town of Montevallo.
After graduation, social work bachelor's recipients generally earn around $32,262 at the beginning of their careers.
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USA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mobile.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the social work program report average early career wages of $33,771.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social work from Alabama A & M University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 839 |
| Georgia | 224 | 240 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 574 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 912 |
| Virginia | 213 | 636 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 165 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 651 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 268 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 363 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 269 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 166 |
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 484 |
