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

Northampton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $82,134 per year for indexed programs. Northampton has a population of about 28,640. Median household income is $78,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $110,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Northampton

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Northampton

Northampton is part of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area (BLS area code 11200). 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.

Northampton at a Glance

Other Northampton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Holyoke, MA – 8.1 mi away (40,280 pop)
• Chicopee, MA – 11.6 mi away (55,991 pop)
• Westfield, MA – 13.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
• Springfield, MA – 16.1 mi away (625,300 pop)
• Pittsfield, MA – 31.1 mi away (56,628 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Northampton. The closest is Smith College in Northampton, MA (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Springfield College (16.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Northampton are: Social Worker, All Other ($110,990), Social and Community Service Manager ($81,650), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,720). 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 Holyoke instead of Northampton?

Holyoke, MA is 8.1 miles from Northampton 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 Northampton an affordable place to study social work?

Northampton’s median household income of $78,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northampton 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.