Best Social Work Schools Near Parker, CO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parker, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Parker has a population of about 60,115. Median household income is $129,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $101,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Parker

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Parker, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Parker 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 Parker. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Denver

Denver, CO 15.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 20.4 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 42.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,659
Avg net price $15,788/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 51.4 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $6,007/yr
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  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 75.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 83.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,563
Avg net price $10,051/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 204.2 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,823
Avg net price $15,103/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Parker

Parker is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). 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 $67,560 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,856
Healthcare Social Worker $63,480 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $70,920 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $67,032
Social Worker, All Other $61,870 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,478
Social and Community Service Manager $101,310 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $95,756
Social and Human Service Assistant $49,700 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,975
Community Health Worker $62,400 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,979

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.

Parker at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,115 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $129,342 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 53.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Douglas County 2,392 workers, 236 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Parker. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (15.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (75.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Parker are: Social and Community Service Manager ($101,310), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($70,920), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($67,560). 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 Centennial instead of Parker?

Centennial, CO is 7.7 miles from Parker 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 Parker an affordable place to study social work?

Parker’s median household income of $129,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parker 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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Other Programs Available in Parker

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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