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Best Online Social Work Programs in Fairbanks, AK (2026)
Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering social work programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Fairbanks
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Fairbanks. Distances are calculated from Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Fairbanks
Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area (BLS area code 21820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $68,180 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $66,066 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,000 | AK statewide | $60,078 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $56,800 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $55,039 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $62,540 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $60,601 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $86,850 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $84,157 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $50,240 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $48,682 |
| Community Health Worker | $54,750 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $53,052 |
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.
Fairbanks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,242 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,077 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Fairbanks North Star County | 897 workers, 60 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Fairbanks, AK?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering social work programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Fairbanks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Fairbanks are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,850), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($68,180), Social Worker, All Other ($62,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study social work?
Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska 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.