Best Online Social Work Programs in Alexandria, LA (2026)

Alexandria, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,864 to $24,496 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 44,566. Median household income is $47,357 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Alexandria, LA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Alexandria

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Alexandria

Alexandria is part of the Alexandria, LA metro area (BLS area code 10780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana 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.

Alexandria at a Glance

Other Alexandria-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Opelousas, LA – 57.5 mi away (25,390 pop)
• Natchez, MS – 66.2 mi away (26,977 pop)
• Lafayette, LA – 79.2 mi away (267,376 pop)
• Ruston, LA – 86.3 mi away (28,371 pop)
• Lake Charles, LA – 87.3 mi away (153,097 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Alexandria, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Alexandria. The closest is Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, LA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Monroe (88.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Alexandria are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,640), Social Worker, All Other ($80,830), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Opelousas instead of Alexandria?

Opelousas, LA is 57.5 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study social work?

Alexandria’s median household income of $47,357 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.