Best Online Social Work Programs in Maricopa, AZ (2026)

Maricopa, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Maricopa has a population of about 62,986. Median household income is $94,208 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% 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 Maricopa

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Maricopa

Maricopa 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.

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.

Maricopa at a Glance

Other Maricopa-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Casa Grande, AZ – 17.5 mi away (57,635 pop)
• Chandler, AZ – 19.0 mi away (247,477 pop)
• Gilbert, AZ – 24.1 mi away (237,133 pop)
• Tempe, AZ – 24.2 mi away (182,498 pop)
• Goodyear, AZ – 25.0 mi away (77,258 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Maricopa, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Maricopa. The closest is Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, AZ (21.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rio Salado College (25.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Maricopa 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 Casa Grande instead of Maricopa?

Casa Grande, AZ is 17.5 miles from Maricopa 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 Maricopa an affordable place to study social work?

Maricopa’s median household income of $94,208 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maricopa 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: 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.