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

Prescott, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Prescott has a population of about 46,744. Median household income is $69,151 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Prescott

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Prescott, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prescott city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Prescott. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 61.3 miles from Prescott BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 61.3 miles from Prescott BOC Score 60.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 67.5 miles from Prescott BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 68.8 miles from Prescott BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 71.4 miles from Prescott BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 75.9 miles from Prescott BOC Score 33.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 78.6 miles from Prescott BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 84.5 miles from Prescott BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Prescott

Prescott is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$50,150Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$51,017
Healthcare Social Worker$59,680Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$60,712
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,020Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$50,885
Social Worker, All Other$84,840Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$86,307
Social and Community Service Manager$76,440Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$77,762
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,720Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$41,424
Community Health Worker$48,950AZ statewide$49,797

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.


Prescott at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,744Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,151Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Prescott 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 Prescott?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Prescott are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,840), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,440), Healthcare Social Worker ($59,680). 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 Prescott Valley instead of Prescott?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott 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 Prescott an affordable place to study social work?

Prescott’s median household income of $69,151 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott 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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Other Programs Available in Prescott

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Prescott:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.