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

Melrose, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $45,538 to $63,512 per year for indexed programs. Melrose has a population of about 29,488. Median household income is $126,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $98,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Melrose

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Melrose

Melrose is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). 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.

Melrose at a Glance

Other Melrose-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Malden, MA – 1.7 mi away (60,840 pop)
• Medford, MA – 3.4 mi away (57,213 pop)
• Everett, MA – 3.4 mi away (46,340 pop)
• Revere, MA – 3.8 mi away (53,157 pop)
• Chelsea, MA – 4.3 mi away (39,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Melrose. The closest is Lesley University in Cambridge, MA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boston College (9.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Melrose are: Social Worker, All Other ($98,320), Social and Community Service Manager ($85,430), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,410). 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 Malden instead of Melrose?

Malden, MA is 1.7 miles from Melrose 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 Melrose an affordable place to study social work?

Melrose’s median household income of $126,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Melrose 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.