Best Online Social Work Programs in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. Baton Rouge has a population of about 223,699. Median household income is $49,944 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $85,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Baton Rouge

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area (BLS area code 12940). 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.

Baton Rouge at a Glance

Other Baton Rouge-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Central, LA – 9.9 mi away (28,529 pop)
• Hammond, LA – 40.5 mi away (69,616 pop)
• New Iberia, LA – 51.0 mi away (30,386 pop)
• Morgan City, LA – 51.1 mi away (30,061 pop)
• Lafayette, LA – 56.0 mi away (267,376 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Baton Rouge, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Baton Rouge. The closest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, LA (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dillard University (70.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Baton Rouge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Baton Rouge are: Social and Community Service Manager ($85,880), Social Worker, All Other ($66,570), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,720). 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 Central instead of Baton Rouge?

Central, LA is 9.9 miles from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge an affordable place to study social work?

Baton Rouge’s median household income of $49,944 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Baton Rouge 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.