Compare 9 Social Work. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $41,487.
Social Work programs produce graduates earning between $36,183 and $52,521—a $16K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in Georgia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Clark Atlanta University's Social Work program leads with graduates earning $52,521, well above the state average of $41,487. Georgia State University follows at $44,442 with the largest cohort of 66 graduates, while Savannah State University rounds out the top three at $42,647—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dalton State College graduates borrow $12,937 and face just an 8.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Even top-earning Clark Atlanta maintains manageable 12.4% burden, while family debt tells a different story with some programs exceeding 30% burden when parent loans are included.
Highest program earnings: $52,521
Strong outcomes with 65% acceptance
8.9% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
15.9% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $52,521 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,803 | High |
| #2 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $44,442 | 66 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #3 | $42,647 | 27 | $28,000 | Challenging | $15,692 | High | |
| #4 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $42,505 | 19 | $12,937 | Good | $8,848 | Manageable |
| #5 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $40,773 | 45 | $18,500 | Manageable | $20,855 | High |
| #6 | $39,292 | 20 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | High | |
| #7 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $37,539 | 19 | $25,024 | Challenging | $10,892 | High |
| #8 | Thomas UniversityPrivate | $37,477 | 20 | $21,198 | Challenging | $10,000 | High |
| #9 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $36,183 | 18 | $20,500 | Challenging | $15,568 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
