Best Online Social Work Programs in West Memphis, AR (2026)

West Memphis, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $18,448 per year for indexed programs. West Memphis has a population of about 24,147. Median household income is $41,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to West Memphis

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

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

Social Work Wages Near West Memphis

West Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas 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.

West Memphis at a Glance

Other West Memphis-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Memphis, TN – 13.0 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 16.3 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 18.7 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 22.2 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 23.9 mi away (36,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near West Memphis. The closest is Le Moyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN (9.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rust College (49.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near West Memphis are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,930), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,430), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($56,090). 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 Memphis instead of West Memphis?

Memphis, TN is 13.0 miles from West Memphis 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 West Memphis an affordable place to study social work?

West Memphis’s median household income of $41,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Memphis 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.