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Best Online Social Work Programs in Wellington, FL (2026)
Wellington, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Wellington has a population of about 61,497. Median household income is $110,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Wellington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Wellington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wellington 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 Florida schools on the Florida social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Wellington
Wellington is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $59,710 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $52,285 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,510 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $56,489 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $51,510 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $45,105 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $62,030 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $54,317 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,240 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $69,387 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,370 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $39,729 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,270 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $40,517 |
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.
Wellington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,497 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,294 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Palm Beach County | 10,653 workers, 1,555 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wellington-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Royal Palm Beach, FL – 4.9 mi away (38,006 pop)
- Palm Springs, FL – 10.8 mi away (24,051 pop)
- West Palm Beach, FL – 11.0 mi away (108,161 pop)
- Lake Worth, FL – 13.2 mi away (37,812 pop)
- Boynton Beach, FL – 14.3 mi away (75,569 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Wellington, FL?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Wellington 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 Wellington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Wellington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,510), Social Worker, All Other ($62,030). 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 Royal Palm Beach instead of Wellington?
Royal Palm Beach, FL is 4.9 miles from Wellington 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 Wellington an affordable place to study social work?
Wellington’s median household income of $110,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wellington 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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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.