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Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina
Top Social Work programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $42,725
Top Social Work Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC State #108 national | $42,436 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $45,182 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $42,444 |
| 4 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $41,990 |
| 5 | East Carolina University #579 national | $44,272 |
| 6 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $38,014 |
| 7 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $39,978 |
| 8 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro #856 national | $44,724 |
| 9 | Winston-Salem State University #1205 national | $45,182 |
| 10 | Fayetteville State University #1986 national | $43,024 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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