Best Online Social Work Programs in Jackson, MI (2026)

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $29,778 to $54,950 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $85,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Jackson

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan 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.

Jackson at a Glance

Other Jackson-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Adrian, MI – 30.0 mi away (43,850 pop)
• Lansing, MI – 33.5 mi away (318,278 pop)
• Ann Arbor, MI – 34.5 mi away (324,421 pop)
• East Lansing, MI – 35.1 mi away (48,870 pop)
• Ypsilanti, MI – 40.1 mi away (21,018 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Jackson, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Jackson. The closest is Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MI (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (34.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Jackson are: Social and Community Service Manager ($85,860), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($70,350), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study social work?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.