Best Online Social Work Programs in Cabot, AR (2026)

Cabot, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,455 to $21,013 per year for indexed programs. Cabot has a population of about 26,733. Median household income is $72,656 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $87,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Cabot

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Cabot. Distances are calculated from Cabot 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 Cabot. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR 21.8 miles from Cabot BOC Score36.5
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#2

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 24.9 miles from Cabot BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$8,455 - $21,013
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#3

Harding University

Searcy, AR 25.2 miles from Cabot BOC Score63.3
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#4

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 50.1 miles from Cabot BOC Score37.9
Published tuition$9,019 - $20,907
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#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 82.9 miles from Cabot BOC Score29.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Cabot

Cabot is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$44,610Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$49,899
Healthcare Social Worker$60,470Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$67,640
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,320Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$57,405
Social Worker, All Other$87,710Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$98,110
Social and Community Service Manager$60,430Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$67,595
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,190Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$47,192
Community Health Worker$44,650Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$49,944

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.


Cabot at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,733Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,656Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Lonoke County817 workers, 74 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Cabot, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Cabot. The closest is Philander Smith University in Little Rock, AR (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henderson State University (82.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Cabot are: Social Worker, All Other ($87,710), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,470), Social and Community Service Manager ($60,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Jacksonville instead of Cabot?

Jacksonville, AR is 8.9 miles from Cabot 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 Cabot an affordable place to study social work?

Cabot’s median household income of $72,656 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cabot while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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.