Best Online Social Work Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

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

Idaho Falls, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672. Median household income is $69,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $88,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Idaho Falls

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Idaho Falls. Distances are calculated from Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls BOC Score65.8
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#2

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 47.1 miles from Idaho Falls BOC Score52.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 26820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$61,400Idaho Falls, ID$65,042
Healthcare Social Worker$72,490Idaho Falls, ID$76,790
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,920Idaho Falls, ID$47,585
Social Worker, All Other$88,610ID statewide$93,867
Social and Community Service Manager$72,850Idaho Falls, ID$77,172
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,710Idaho Falls, ID$49,481
Community Health Worker$52,050ID statewide$55,138

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.

Idaho Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,672Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,630Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Bonneville County1,963 workers, 175 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Idaho Falls. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (26.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (47.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Idaho Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Social Worker, All Other ($88,610), Social and Community Service Manager ($72,850), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,490). 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 Rexburg instead of Idaho Falls?

Rexburg, ID is 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls an affordable place to study social work?

Idaho Falls’s median household income of $69,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Idaho Falls 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: 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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