University of South Alabama
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)
Prichard, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% 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 Prichard
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Prichard. Distances are calculated from Prichard city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Prichard. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of West Florida
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University of Southern Mississippi
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Prichard
Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $48,460 | Mobile, AL | $55,006 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,880 | Mobile, AL | $69,103 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $38,970 | Mobile, AL | $44,234 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $94,270 | AL statewide | $107,003 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $71,230 | Mobile, AL | $80,851 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $33,740 | Mobile, AL | $38,297 |
| Community Health Worker | $47,880 | Mobile, AL | $54,347 |
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.
Prichard at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,121 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,331 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Mobile County | 3,101 workers, 992 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Prichard-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Pascagoula, MS – 37.6 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Biloxi, MS – 54.2 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 60.5 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 60.8 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Hattiesburg, MS – 79.4 mi away (81,995 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Prichard, AL?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Prichard. The closest is University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Mississippi (80.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Prichard?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Prichard are: Social Worker, All Other ($94,270), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,230), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,880). 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 Pascagoula instead of Prichard?
Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study social work?
Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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.
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