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

Quincy, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $44,907 per year for indexed programs. Quincy has a population of about 39,188. Median household income is $56,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% 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 Quincy

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

#1

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, MO 14.0 miles from Quincy BOC Score46.5
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#2

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL 52.4 miles from Quincy BOC Score54.4
Published tuition$14,952 - $27,828
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#3

William Woods University

Fulton, MO 80.0 miles from Quincy BOC Score33.1
Published tuition$28,860 - $44,907
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#4

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 85.5 miles from Quincy BOC Score75.7
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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 92.3 miles from Quincy BOC Score50.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Quincy

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.


Quincy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,372Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Quincy. The closest is Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, MO (14.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindenwood University (92.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Quincy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Quincy?

Burlington, IA is 61.8 miles from Quincy 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 Quincy an affordable place to study social work?

Quincy’s median household income of $56,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy 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.