Best Online Social Work Programs in Dover, DE (2026)

Dover, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $10,314 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Dover has a population of about 39,491. Median household income is $58,336 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $93,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Dover

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Dover

Dover is part of the Dover, DE metro area (BLS area code 20100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware 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.

Dover at a Glance

Other Dover-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Milford, DE – 18.1 mi away (20,683 pop)
• Middletown, DE – 22.3 mi away (32,540 pop)
• Millville, NJ – 29.5 mi away (28,059 pop)
• Lewes, DE – 33.2 mi away (27,008 pop)
• Vineland, NJ – 35.0 mi away (94,943 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Dover, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Dover. The closest is Delaware State University in Dover, DE (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Widener University (49.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Dover are: Social Worker, All Other ($93,250), Social and Community Service Manager ($69,180), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($58,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Dover?

Milford, DE is 18.1 miles from Dover 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 Dover an affordable place to study social work?

Dover’s median household income of $58,336 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.