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

Taunton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Taunton has a population of about 59,719. Median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $108,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Taunton

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Taunton

Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). 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.

Taunton at a Glance

Other Taunton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Attleboro, MA – 10.5 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Brockton, MA – 12.8 mi away (95,630 pop)
• Fall River, MA – 13.1 mi away (88,930 pop)
• Pawtucket, RI – 14.5 mi away (71,427 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.1 mi away (47,337 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Taunton. The closest is Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Rhode Island (23.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Taunton are: Social Worker, All Other ($108,740), Social and Community Service Manager ($77,490), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,350). 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 Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton 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 Taunton an affordable place to study social work?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton 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.