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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Methuen, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $46,810 to $65,067 per year for indexed programs. Methuen has a population of about 49,917. 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 Methuen

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Methuen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA 5.7 miles from Methuen BOC Score65.7
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#2

Gordon College

Wenham, MA 21.2 miles from Methuen BOC Score61.3
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#3

Salem State University

Salem, MA 21.9 miles from Methuen BOC Score62.3
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#4

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 22.5 miles from Methuen BOC Score72.8
Published tuition$46,810 - $65,067
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#5

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA 24.7 miles from Methuen BOC Score46.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Methuen

Methuen 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$77,420Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$71,487
Healthcare Social Worker$78,410Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$72,401
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$63,830Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$58,938
Social Worker, All Other$98,320Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$90,785
Social and Community Service Manager$85,430Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$78,883
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,530Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$43,887
Community Health Worker$56,920Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$52,558

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.

Methuen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Essex County18,782 workers, 7,921 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Methuen. The closest is Merrimack College in North Andover, MA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lesley University (24.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Methuen 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 Lawrence instead of Methuen?

Lawrence, MA is 2.7 miles from Methuen 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.

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.

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