Best Online Social Work Programs in Crestview, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Crestview, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Crestview has a population of about 28,046. Median household income is $69,279 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Crestview

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Crestview. Distances are calculated from Crestview city center.

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 Crestview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL 40.6 miles from Crestview BOC Score66.6
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#2

Troy University

Troy, AL 81.6 miles from Crestview BOC Score40.2
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#3

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 95.7 miles from Crestview BOC Score48.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Crestview

Crestview is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (BLS area code 18880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$55,090Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$56,794
Healthcare Social Worker$67,030Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$69,103
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,630Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$48,072
Social Worker, All Other$58,550FL statewide$60,361
Social and Community Service Manager$76,410Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$78,773
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,150Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$41,392
Community Health Worker$45,420FL statewide$46,825

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.

Crestview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,046Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,279Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Okaloosa County1,258 workers, 143 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Crestview, FL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Crestview. The closest is University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (40.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Alabama (95.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Crestview are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,410), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,030), Social Worker, All Other ($58,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fort Walton Beach instead of Crestview?

Fort Walton Beach, FL is 22.5 miles from Crestview 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 Crestview an affordable place to study social work?

Crestview’s median household income of $69,279 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crestview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Crestview

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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.

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