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

Campbell, California has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $7,055 to $45,627 per year for indexed programs. Campbell has a population of about 42,848. Median household income is $147,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker at a median $109,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Campbell

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Campbell

Campbell is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California 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.

Campbell at a Glance

Other Campbell-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Los Gatos, CA – 3.4 mi away (30,545 pop)
• Saratoga, CA – 4.0 mi away (30,767 pop)
• Cupertino, CA – 5.7 mi away (60,643 pop)
• Santa Clara, CA – 5.9 mi away (125,948 pop)
• San Jose, CA – 6.0 mi away (1,804,359 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Campbell. The closest is San Jose State University in San Jose, CA (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Monterey Bay (45.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Campbell are: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($109,050), Healthcare Social Worker ($107,170), Social and Community Service Manager ($98,030). 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 Los Gatos instead of Campbell?

Los Gatos, CA is 3.4 miles from Campbell 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 Campbell an affordable place to study social work?

Campbell’s median household income of $147,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Campbell 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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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.