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Best Online Social Work Programs in Chandler, AZ (2026)
Chandler, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Chandler has a population of about 278,123. Median household income is $103,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Chandler
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Chandler, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chandler city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Chandler
Chandler is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,150 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,548 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,090 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,947 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,340 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $44,860 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $62,150 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $60,165 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,200 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $76,670 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,230 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $41,849 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,550 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,935 |
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.
Chandler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 278,123 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,691 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Maricopa County | 55,862 workers, 2,056 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Chandler-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Gilbert, AZ – 6.4 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Tempe, AZ – 8.6 mi away (182,498 pop)
- Mesa, AZ – 11.3 mi away (484,587 pop)
- Queen Creek, AZ – 12.6 mi away (35,524 pop)
- Maricopa, AZ – 19.0 mi away (45,666 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Chandler, AZ?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Chandler are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Chandler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Chandler are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,200), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,090), Social Worker, All Other ($62,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Gilbert instead of Chandler?
Gilbert, AZ is 6.4 miles from Chandler 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 Chandler an affordable place to study social work?
Chandler’s median household income of $103,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chandler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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: July 23, 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.