Online Social Work Programmes
58 programmes in social work at 30 universities are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,100 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,744 USD and 22,008 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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Social Work by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 15 | 5,826 USD | 12,469 USD | 19,040 USD |
| Master's | 23 | 12,744 USD | 20,100 USD | 22,008 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (7)
- Central Queensland University (7)
- Aurora University (7)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (4)
- Trinity College Dublin (2)
- Northern Kentucky University (2)
- Liberty University (2)
- Georgia State University (2)
- Fort Hays State University (2)
- Missouri State University (2)
Online Social Work Programmes: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there online?
- 58 social work programmes at 30 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work is 20,100 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,744 USD and 22,008 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (58 of 58).
- Which degree level is cheapest for social work?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 12,469 USD per year, against 20,100 USD for master's programmes.
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