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Best Online Social Work Programs in Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)
Wheat Ridge, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Wheat Ridge has a population of about 32,158. Median household income is $87,598 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% 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 Wheat Ridge
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Wheat Ridge, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge 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.
Wheat Ridge at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,158 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.4% | 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 Jefferson County | 5,965 workers, 507 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wheat Ridge-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Arvada, CO – 4.8 mi away (117,453 pop)
- Lakewood, CO – 5.2 mi away (154,393 pop)
- Golden, CO – 6.2 mi away (20,696 pop)
- Westminster, CO – 8.0 mi away (113,875 pop)
- Englewood, CO – 10.4 mi away (34,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Wheat Ridge, CO?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Wheat Ridge 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 Arvada instead of Wheat Ridge?
Arvada, CO is 4.8 miles from Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge an affordable place to study social work?
Wheat Ridge’s median household income of $87,598 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wheat Ridge 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.