Best Online Social Work Programs in Auburn, AL (2026)

Auburn, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,436 to $34,402 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 78,738. Median household income is $56,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $94,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Auburn

Auburn is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Auburn at a Glance

Other Auburn-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Valley, AL – 22.8 mi away (20,441 pop)
• Columbus, GA – 36.3 mi away (263,737 pop)
• La Grange, GA – 39.1 mi away (36,270 pop)
• Newnan, GA – 67.3 mi away (37,912 pop)
• Carrollton, GA – 71.3 mi away (46,695 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Auburn, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Auburn. The closest is Auburn University in Auburn, AL (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alabama State University (49.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Auburn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Auburn are: Social Worker, All Other ($94,270), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,970), Healthcare Social Worker ($56,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Valley instead of Auburn?

Valley, AL is 22.8 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Auburn an affordable place to study social work?

Auburn’s median household income of $56,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.