Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Sioux City, IA (2026)
Sioux City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Sioux City has a population of about 85,651. Median household income is $65,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Sioux City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Sioux City. Distances are calculated from Sioux City 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 Sioux City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Briar Cliff University
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Northwestern College
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Dordt University
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Northeast Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Sioux City
Sioux City is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area (BLS area code 43580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,710 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,624 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,450 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $75,665 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,630 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,220 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $91,170 | IA statewide | $105,399 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,530 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $85,006 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $41,650 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,150 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,600 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,873 |
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.
Sioux City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,651 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,473 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Woodbury County | 1,398 workers, 212 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sioux City-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Norfolk, NE – 61.6 mi away (26,921 pop)
- Fremont, NE – 73.0 mi away (27,598 pop)
- Sioux Falls, SD – 74.1 mi away (177,629 pop)
- Omaha, NE – 87.0 mi away (792,463 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 88.5 mi away (22,846 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Sioux City, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Sioux City. The closest is Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, IA (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Community College (60.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Sioux City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Sioux City are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,170), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,530), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Norfolk instead of Sioux City?
Norfolk, NE is 61.6 miles from Sioux City 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 Sioux City an affordable place to study social work?
Sioux City’s median household income of $65,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.