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

Moline, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,980 to $32,927 per year for indexed programs. Moline has a population of about 42,235. Median household income is $63,959 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $81,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Moline

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Moline. Distances are calculated from Moline 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 Moline. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 5.3 miles from Moline BOC Score47.9
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#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 6.1 miles from Moline BOC Score62.4
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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 55.2 miles from Moline BOC Score73.5
Published tuition$10,964 - $32,927
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#4

Methodist College

Peoria, IL 64.2 miles from Moline BOC Score61.8
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#5

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 67.2 miles from Moline BOC Score56.3
Published tuition$5,980 - $14,797
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Moline

Moline is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$58,640Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$65,814
Healthcare Social Worker$58,920Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$66,128
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,830Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$66,027
Social Worker, All Other$81,000Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$90,909
Social and Community Service Manager$66,300Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$74,411
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,790Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$44,658
Community Health Worker$46,650Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$52,357

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.


Moline at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,235Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,959Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Moline. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kirkwood Community College (67.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Moline are: Social Worker, All Other ($81,000), Social and Community Service Manager ($66,300), Healthcare Social Worker ($58,920). 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 Rock Island instead of Moline?

Rock Island, IL is 4.8 miles from Moline 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 Moline an affordable place to study social work?

Moline’s median household income of $63,959 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moline 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 Moline

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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.