Best Online Social Work Programs in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)

East Saint Louis, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $62,982 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. East Saint Louis has a population of about 18,278. Median household income is $30,992 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $93,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to East Saint Louis

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

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

Social Work Wages Near East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois 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.

East Saint Louis at a Glance

Other East Saint Louis-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Saint Louis, MO – 6.3 mi away (2,096,990 pop)
• Granite City, IL – 7.9 mi away (28,908 pop)
• Collinsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (24,635 pop)
• Belleville, IL – 10.4 mi away (41,906 pop)
• University City, MO – 11.4 mi away (34,706 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near East Saint Louis, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near East Saint Louis. The closest is Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Illinois College (13.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near East Saint Louis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near East Saint Louis are: Social Worker, All Other ($93,100), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,980), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Louis instead of East Saint Louis?

Saint Louis, MO is 6.3 miles from East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis an affordable place to study social work?

East Saint Louis’s median household income of $30,992 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Saint Louis 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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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.