Best Online Social Work Programs in Winder, GA (2026)

Winder, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,172 to $59,320 per year for indexed programs. Winder has a population of about 18,847. Median household income is $59,944 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Winder

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Winder

Winder is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia 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.

Winder at a Glance

Other Winder-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Lawrenceville, GA – 15.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
• Athens, GA – 20.4 mi away (137,582 pop)
• Sugar Hill, GA – 20.7 mi away (22,197 pop)
• Gainesville, GA – 21.5 mi away (154,859 pop)
• Duluth, GA – 24.5 mi away (29,331 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Winder, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Winder. The closest is University of Georgia in Athens, GA (20.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark Atlanta University (43.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Winder are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,870), Social Worker, All Other ($67,260), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrenceville instead of Winder?

Lawrenceville, GA is 15.8 miles from Winder 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 Winder an affordable place to study social work?

Winder’s median household income of $59,944 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winder while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.