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

Laurel, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $18,382 to $73,198 per year for indexed programs. Laurel has a population of about 29,594. Median household income is $94,063 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $101,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Laurel

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Laurel

Laurel is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). 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.

Laurel at a Glance

Other Laurel-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Greenbelt, MD – 7.1 mi away (23,909 pop)
• College Park, MD – 7.8 mi away (32,275 pop)
• Bowie, MD – 11.5 mi away (58,393 pop)
• Washington, DC – 15.5 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 15.7 mi away (66,940 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Laurel. The closest is Bowie State University in Bowie, MD (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gallaudet University (15.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Laurel are: Social and Community Service Manager ($101,240), Social Worker, All Other ($93,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($80,710). 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 Greenbelt instead of Laurel?

Greenbelt, MD is 7.1 miles from Laurel 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 Laurel an affordable place to study social work?

Laurel’s median household income of $94,063 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurel 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.