Best Online Social Work Programs in Newton, KS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Newton, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $48,360 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 18,443. Median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $94,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Newton

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

#1

Bethel College-North Newton

North Newton, KS 2.9 miles from Newton BOC Score35.6
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#2

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 22.4 miles from Newton BOC Score51.4
Published tuition$9,322 - $21,064
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#3

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 23.2 miles from Newton BOC Score45.0
Published tuition$35,050 - $48,360
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#4

Newman University

Wichita, KS 25.5 miles from Newton BOC Score57.6
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#5

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS 55.6 miles from Newton BOC Score36.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Newton

Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$54,310Wichita, KS$61,091
Healthcare Social Worker$64,650Wichita, KS$72,722
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,300Wichita, KS$73,453
Social Worker, All Other$94,410Wichita, KS$106,198
Social and Community Service Manager$76,200Wichita, KS$85,714
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,850Wichita, KS$44,826
Community Health Worker$43,550Wichita, KS$48,988

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.

Newton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Harvey County378 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Newton, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Newton. The closest is Bethel College-North Newton in North Newton, KS (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas Wesleyan University (55.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Newton are: Social Worker, All Other ($94,410), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,200), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wichita instead of Newton?

Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study social work?

Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Newton

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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.

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