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Best Online Social Work Programs in Fountain, CO (2026)
Fountain, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Fountain has a population of about 29,327. Median household income is $85,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $98,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Fountain
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Fountain, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fountain city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Fountain
Fountain is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $60,320 | Colorado Springs, CO | $59,901 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $72,670 | Colorado Springs, CO | $72,165 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,860 | Colorado Springs, CO | $63,416 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $67,260 | Colorado Springs, CO | $66,792 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $98,060 | Colorado Springs, CO | $97,378 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $44,560 | Colorado Springs, CO | $44,250 |
| Community Health Worker | $53,360 | Colorado Springs, CO | $52,989 |
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.
Fountain at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,327 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,246 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in El Paso County | 7,894 workers, 1,031 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fountain-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Colorado Springs, CO – 13.3 mi away (624,789 pop)
- Pueblo, CO – 28.9 mi away (141,280 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 33.9 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 48.6 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Parker, CO – 57.0 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Fountain, CO?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Fountain 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 Fountain?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Fountain are: Social and Community Service Manager ($98,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,670), Social Worker, All Other ($67,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Colorado Springs instead of Fountain?
Colorado Springs, CO is 13.3 miles from Fountain 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 Fountain an affordable place to study social work?
Fountain’s median household income of $85,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fountain 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: 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.