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

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $101,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Pittsfield

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). 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.

Pittsfield at a Glance

Other Pittsfield-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Troy, NY – 28.8 mi away (49,702 pop)
• Northampton, MA – 31.1 mi away (28,483 pop)
• Albany, NY – 31.1 mi away (596,419 pop)
• Westfield, MA – 33.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
• Holyoke, MA – 35.7 mi away (40,280 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Pittsfield. The closest is CUNY Graduate School and University Center in New York, NY (29.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University at Albany (33.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Pittsfield are: Social Worker, All Other ($101,280), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($76,440), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,660). 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 Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study social work?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield 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.