Best Online Social Work Programs in Camarillo, CA (2026)

Camarillo, California has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,920 to $44,524 per year for indexed programs. Camarillo has a population of about 70,244. Median household income is $109,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $87,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Camarillo

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

#1

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 29.0 miles from Camarillo BOC Score75.1
Published tuition$7,095 - $20,317
Online programsYes

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#2

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA 33.0 miles from Camarillo BOC Score63.1
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#3

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 35.5 miles from Camarillo BOC Score93.5
Published tuition$13,747 - $44,524
Online programsYes

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#4

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA 43.8 miles from Camarillo BOC Score57.6
Published tuition$6,920 - $22,556
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#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 44.9 miles from Camarillo BOC Score80.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Camarillo

Camarillo is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$75,580Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$68,398
Healthcare Social Worker$87,570Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$79,249
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$64,990Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$58,814
Social Worker, All Other$79,260Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$71,729
Social and Community Service Manager$80,840Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$73,158
Social and Human Service Assistant$52,180Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$47,222
Community Health Worker$52,770Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$47,756

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.


Camarillo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,244Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,390Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Ventura County17,678 workers, 7,459 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Camarillo, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Camarillo. The closest is California State University-Northridge in Northridge, CA (29.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern California (44.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Camarillo are: Healthcare Social Worker ($87,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($80,840), Social Worker, All Other ($79,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oxnard instead of Camarillo?

Oxnard, CA is 8.7 miles from Camarillo 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 Camarillo an affordable place to study social work?

Camarillo’s median household income of $109,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camarillo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Camarillo

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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.