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

Monroe, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,864 to $24,496 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 47,241. Median household income is $36,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Monroe, LA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Monroe

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, LA metro area (BLS area code 33740). 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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Ruston, LA – 32.6 mi away (28,371 pop)
• Vicksburg, MS – 70.8 mi away (27,887 pop)
• Natchez, MS – 78.6 mi away (26,977 pop)
• Greenville, MS – 84.4 mi away (32,089 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 87.8 mi away (82,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Monroe. The closest is University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, LA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern State University of Louisiana (80.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Monroe are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,860), Healthcare Social Worker ($58,200), Social Worker, All Other ($58,060). 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 Ruston instead of Monroe?

Ruston, LA is 32.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study social work?

Monroe’s median household income of $36,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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.