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

Woodridge, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $20,325 to $47,066 per year for indexed programs. Woodridge has a population of about 33,889. Median household income is $97,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Woodridge

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Woodridge

Woodridge is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). 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.

Woodridge at a Glance

Other Woodridge-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Darien, IL – 3.1 mi away (22,085 pop)
• Downers Grove, IL – 4.2 mi away (49,473 pop)
• Bolingbrook, IL – 4.4 mi away (74,518 pop)
• Lisle, IL – 4.5 mi away (22,930 pop)
• Westmont, IL – 5.3 mi away (24,767 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Woodridge. The closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Francis (14.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Woodridge are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,150), Social Worker, All Other ($71,740), Healthcare Social Worker ($71,430). 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 Darien instead of Woodridge?

Darien, IL is 3.1 miles from Woodridge 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 Woodridge an affordable place to study social work?

Woodridge’s median household income of $97,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woodridge 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.