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

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

Searcy, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $7,754 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning social work-related role is Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker at a median $58,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Searcy

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

#1

Harding University

Searcy, AR 0.6 miles from Searcy BOC Score63.3
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#2

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR 46.4 miles from Searcy BOC Score36.5
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#3

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 49.6 miles from Searcy BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$8,455 - $21,013
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#4

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 70.5 miles from Searcy BOC Score37.9
Published tuition$9,019 - $20,907
Online programsYes

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#5

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 72.8 miles from Searcy BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
Online programsYes

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

Social Work Wages Near Searcy

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$43,330
Healthcare Social Worker$55,640
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,590
Social Worker, All Other$47,790
Social and Community Service Manager$56,100
Social and Human Service Assistant$36,770
Community Health Worker$44,890

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.

Searcy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Searcy. The closest is Harding University in Searcy, AR (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (72.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Arkansas are: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($58,590), Social and Community Service Manager ($56,100), Healthcare Social Worker ($55,640). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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 Searcy an affordable place to study social work?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy 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.

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