Best Online Social Work Programs in Baltimore, MD (2026)

Baltimore, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Baltimore has a population of about 577,193. Median household income is $59,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Baltimore

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Baltimore

Baltimore is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (BLS area code 12580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland 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.

Baltimore at a Glance

Other Baltimore-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Laurel, MD – 19.7 mi away (25,853 pop)
• Annapolis, MD – 23.9 mi away (39,418 pop)
• Bowie, MD – 25.0 mi away (58,393 pop)
• Greenbelt, MD – 26.0 mi away (23,909 pop)
• College Park, MD – 27.3 mi away (32,275 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Baltimore, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Baltimore. The closest is University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore, MD (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bowie State University (21.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Baltimore are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,770), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,720), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($74,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Baltimore?

Laurel, MD is 19.7 miles from Baltimore 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 Baltimore an affordable place to study social work?

Baltimore’s median household income of $59,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Baltimore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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.