Cheapest Social Work Colleges in Louisiana

Public universities dominate Louisiana's affordable Social Work market, with University of Louisiana at Monroe leading at just $11,633 net cost. The state's nine programs span a wide earnings range from $22,329 to $41,147, reflecting opportunities across Louisiana's social services sector that supports communities from oil refinery towns to Mississippi River port cities. TOPS scholarships make public options even more accessible for qualifying students, while graduation rates vary dramatically from 17.9% to 71%.

Programs

$11,633 – $20,015

Net Price Range

$29,073

Avg. Program Earnings

41.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Social Work Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, Louisiana	$11,633	$9,190	50.6%	70.1%
2	Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana	$12,174	$8,373	44.8%	99.0%
3	Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, Louisiana	$13,809	$8,864	44.6%	97.9%
4	Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana	$15,260	$7,490	17.9%	93.5%
5	Louisiana Christian University Pineville, Louisiana	$16,874	$19,740	41.3%	74.6%
6	Dillard University New Orleans, Louisiana	$18,553	$22,194	45.1%	79.9%
7	Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana	$19,125	$7,683	32.3%	42.4%
8	Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$19,740	$9,940	28.5%	53.9%
9	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$20,015	$11,954	71.0%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Louisiana's public Social Work programs so affordable compared to private options?

Public universities like ULM ($11,633) and Southeastern Louisiana ($12,174) cost roughly $6,000 less than private schools such as Dillard University ($18,553). The TOPS scholarship program covers full tuition at public universities for qualifying Louisiana residents, making the actual cost even lower than posted rates.

How do graduation rates vary among Louisiana's cheapest Social Work programs?

Graduation rates range dramatically from Southern University at New Orleans at 17.9% to LSU at 71%. Mid-tier performers include Southeastern Louisiana at 44.8% and Northwestern State at 44.6%, suggesting program structure and support services vary significantly across institutions.

Does earning potential justify the cost differences between Louisiana Social Work programs?

LSU graduates earn $41,147 despite the highest net cost at $20,015, while Northwestern State graduates earn just $22,329 at $13,809 net cost. The $18,818 earnings difference suggests LSU's higher investment often pays off through stronger alumni networks and career placement services.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.