Best Online Social Work Programs in Johnstown, CO (2026)

Johnstown, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $4,613 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,075. Median household income is $130,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $98,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Johnstown

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Johnstown at a Glance

Other Johnstown-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Loveland, CO – 7.6 mi away (76,897 pop)
• Windsor, CO – 8.2 mi away (22,776 pop)
• Greeley, CO – 10.5 mi away (131,900 pop)
• Evans, CO – 11.1 mi away (21,615 pop)
• Firestone, CO – 13.7 mi away (27,332 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Johnstown, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Johnstown. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wyoming (74.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Johnstown are: Social and Community Service Manager ($98,480), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($78,530), Social Worker, All Other ($57,750). 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 Loveland instead of Johnstown?

Loveland, CO is 7.6 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study social work?

Johnstown’s median household income of $130,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown 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.