Best Online Social Work Programs in Danville, IL (2026)

Danville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $16,004 to $34,501 per year for indexed programs. Danville has a population of about 28,663. Median household income is $44,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Danville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Danville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Danville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

#1

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 32.8 miles from Danville BOC Score 90.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,054
Avg net price $14,355/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL 71.2 miles from Danville BOC Score 54.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,213
Avg net price $20,729/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Millikin University

Decatur, IL 75.1 miles from Danville BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,262
Avg net price $21,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 78.0 miles from Danville BOC Score 71.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,117
Avg net price $19,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Governors State University

University Park, IL 90.5 miles from Danville BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,169
Avg net price $12,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Francis

Joliet, IL 99.0 miles from Danville BOC Score 74.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,926
Avg net price $13,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 104.0 miles from Danville BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL 105.9 miles from Danville BOC Score 51.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,700
Avg net price $19,125/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Danville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$63,220
Healthcare Social Worker$64,270
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,960
Social Worker, All Other$64,030
Social and Community Service Manager$78,380
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,950
Community Health Worker$49,240

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.


Danville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,239Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Danville, IL?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Danville 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 in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Illinois are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,380), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,270), Social Worker, All Other ($64,030). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Urbana instead of Danville?

Urbana, IL is 31.0 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study social work?

Danville’s median household income of $44,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Danville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Danville:

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.