Best Online Social Work Programs in San Gabriel, CA (2026)

San Gabriel, California has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,813 to $22,556 per year for indexed programs. San Gabriel has a population of about 38,764. Median household income is $87,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $87,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to San Gabriel

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near San Gabriel, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from San Gabriel city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 San Gabriel. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 4.4 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena, CA 5.0 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,485
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Whittier College

Whittier, CA 9.0 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 44.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,492
Avg net price $25,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA 11.1 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 57.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Avg net price $15,785/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 11.6 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 12.3 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 18.4 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 70.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,162
Avg net price $8,615/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 18.8 miles from San Gabriel BOC Score 85.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near San Gabriel

San Gabriel is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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$71,250Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$62,720
Healthcare Social Worker$79,830Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,273
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,410Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$69,023
Social Worker, All Other$68,630Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$60,414
Social and Community Service Manager$87,100Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$76,673
Social and Human Service Assistant$50,330Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$44,305
Community Health Worker$56,030Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$49,322

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.


San Gabriel at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,764Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,592Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Los Angeles County332,704 workers, 250,129 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near San Gabriel, CA?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near San Gabriel are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near San Gabriel?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near San Gabriel are: Social and Community Service Manager ($87,100), Healthcare Social Worker ($79,830), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($78,410). 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 Rosemead instead of San Gabriel?

Rosemead, CA is 2.0 miles from San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel an affordable place to study social work?

San Gabriel’s median household income of $87,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for San Gabriel:

Data verified: July 23, 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.