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Best Online Social Work Programs in Caldwell, ID (2026)
Caldwell, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Caldwell
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Caldwell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Caldwell 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 Idaho schools on the Idaho social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Caldwell
Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $59,840 | Boise City, ID | $60,813 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,570 | Boise City, ID | $75,783 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,570 | Boise City, ID | $47,327 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $91,350 | Boise City, ID | $92,835 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $81,970 | Boise City, ID | $83,303 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $48,090 | Boise City, ID | $48,872 |
| Community Health Worker | $45,950 | Boise City, ID | $46,697 |
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.
Caldwell at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,465 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,663 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Canyon County | 2,016 workers, 306 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Caldwell-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Nampa, ID – 6.4 mi away (169,761 pop)
- Meridian, ID – 13.2 mi away (95,623 pop)
- Eagle, ID – 14.7 mi away (24,785 pop)
- Ontario, OR – 30.6 mi away (24,778 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Caldwell, ID?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Caldwell 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 Caldwell?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Caldwell are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,350), Social and Community Service Manager ($81,970), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?
Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study social work?
Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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.