Best Online Social Work Programs in Fitchburg, MA (2026)

Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $43,064 to $65,067 per year for indexed programs. Fitchburg has a population of about 41,633. Median household income is $70,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $112,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Fitchburg

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Fitchburg

Fitchburg is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts 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.

Fitchburg at a Glance

Other Fitchburg-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Leominster, MA – 5.3 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Gardner, MA – 8.7 mi away (20,430 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 19.8 mi away (230,061 pop)
• Marlborough, MA – 21.6 mi away (39,697 pop)
• Worcester, MA – 22.2 mi away (495,856 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Fitchburg, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Fitchburg. The closest is Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Merrimack College (35.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Fitchburg are: Social Worker, All Other ($112,960), Social and Community Service Manager ($77,500), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Leominster instead of Fitchburg?

Leominster, MA is 5.3 miles from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg an affordable place to study social work?

Fitchburg’s median household income of $70,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fitchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.