Best Online Social Work Programs in Canon City, CO (2026)

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

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $97,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Canon City

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

#1

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 32.2 miles from Canon City BOC Score50.3
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#2

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 36.1 miles from Canon City BOC Score50.8
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#3

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 38.5 miles from Canon City BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$9,712 - $23,713
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#4

University of Denver

Denver, CO 86.3 miles from Canon City BOC Score70.3
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#5

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 90.7 miles from Canon City BOC Score43.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Canon City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$63,720
Healthcare Social Worker$63,480
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,620
Social Worker, All Other$61,610
Social and Community Service Manager$97,440
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,690
Community Health Worker$59,260

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.

Canon City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,068Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Canon City. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (90.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Colorado are: Social and Community Service Manager ($97,440), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,620), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($63,720). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City 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 Canon City an affordable place to study social work?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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