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Best Online Social Work Programs in Watertown, MA (2026)
Watertown, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $45,538 to $63,512 per year for indexed programs. Watertown has a population of about 35,025. 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 Watertown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Watertown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Watertown city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Watertown
Watertown 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $77,420 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $71,487 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,401 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,938 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $98,320 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $90,785 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $85,430 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,883 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $47,530 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,887 |
| Community Health Worker | $56,920 | Boston-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.
Watertown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Middlesex County | 29,402 workers, 8,017 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Watertown-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Cambridge, MA – 3.0 mi away (110,651 pop)
- Newton, MA – 3.1 mi away (89,045 pop)
- Waltham, MA – 3.6 mi away (63,002 pop)
- Somerville, MA – 4.1 mi away (81,322 pop)
- Medford, MA – 5.1 mi away (57,213 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Watertown, MA?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Watertown are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Watertown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Watertown 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 Cambridge instead of Watertown?
Cambridge, MA is 3.0 miles from Watertown 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: July 23, 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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