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

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

Lemoore, California has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,980 to $18,860 per year for indexed programs. Lemoore has a population of about 27,023. Median household income is $82,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker at a median $91,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Lemoore

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Lemoore. Distances are calculated from Lemoore 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 Lemoore. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA 29.9 miles from Lemoore BOC Score68.6
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#2

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 36.4 miles from Lemoore BOC Score78.5
Published tuition$6,980 - $18,860
Online programsYes

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#3

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 75.8 miles from Lemoore BOC Score74.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Lemoore

Lemoore is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). 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$78,270Hanford-Corcoran, CA$77,037
Healthcare Social Worker$83,940Hanford-Corcoran, CA$82,618
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$91,730Hanford-Corcoran, CA$90,285
Social Worker, All Other$63,010CA statewide$62,018
Social and Community Service Manager$86,020Hanford-Corcoran, CA$84,665
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,310Hanford-Corcoran, CA$45,581
Community Health Worker$58,050CA statewide$57,136

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.

Lemoore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,023Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Kings County3,414 workers, 2,993 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lemoore. The closest is Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, CA (29.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Bakersfield (75.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Lemoore are: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($91,730), Social and Community Service Manager ($86,020), Healthcare Social Worker ($83,940). 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 Hanford instead of Lemoore?

Hanford, CA is 8.3 miles from Lemoore 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 Lemoore an affordable place to study social work?

Lemoore’s median household income of $82,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lemoore 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.

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