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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sahuarita, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Sahuarita has a population of about 35,012. Median household income is $100,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tucson, AZ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Sahuarita

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Sahuarita. Distances are calculated from Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 19.9 miles from Sahuarita BOC Score53.7
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#2

Tohono O'odham Community College

Sells, AZ 53.5 miles from Sahuarita BOC Score49.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Sahuarita

Sahuarita is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). 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$47,010Tucson, AZ$48,514
Healthcare Social Worker$60,030Tucson, AZ$61,950
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,370Tucson, AZ$49,917
Social Worker, All Other$65,220Tucson, AZ$67,307
Social and Community Service Manager$74,260Tucson, AZ$76,636
Social and Human Service Assistant$37,880Tucson, AZ$39,092
Community Health Worker$48,210Tucson, AZ$49,752

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.

Sahuarita at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Pima County11,108 workers, 507 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Sahuarita. The closest is Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tohono O’odham Community College (53.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Sahuarita are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,260), Social Worker, All Other ($65,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,030). 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 Tucson instead of Sahuarita?

Tucson, AZ is 16.2 miles from Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita an affordable place to study social work?

Sahuarita’s median household income of $100,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita

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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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