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

Tempe, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Tempe has a population of about 186,419. Median household income is $77,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.5% 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 Tempe

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Tempe

Tempe 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.

Tempe at a Glance

Other Tempe-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Chandler, AZ – 8.6 mi away (247,477 pop)
• Gilbert, AZ – 12.0 mi away (237,133 pop)
• Mesa, AZ – 12.4 mi away (484,587 pop)
• Phoenix, AZ – 15.6 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
• Fountain Hills, AZ – 18.7 mi away (24,482 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Tempe. The closest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe, AZ (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Mountain Community College (5.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Chandler, AZ is 8.6 miles from Tempe 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 Tempe an affordable place to study social work?

Tempe’s median household income of $77,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tempe 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.