Best Social Work Schools Near Lansing, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lansing, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Lansing has a population of about 112,546. Median household income is $52,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $110,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Lansing

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Lansing, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lansing city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lansing. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 4.4 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 35.1 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 48.8 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 51.7 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 54.1 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 54.2 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 55.6 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI 56.5 miles from Lansing
  • 4 year
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,066
Avg net price $15,644/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Lansing

Lansing is part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area (BLS area code 29620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $60,900 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $64,105
Healthcare Social Worker $64,040 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $67,411
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $64,080 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $67,453
Social Worker, All Other $51,660 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $54,379
Social and Community Service Manager $110,570 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $116,389
Social and Human Service Assistant $41,470 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $43,653
Community Health Worker $52,260 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $55,011

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.

Lansing at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 112,546 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,170 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Ingham County 7,062 workers, 265 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lansing. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University Ann Arbor (54.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Lansing are: Social and Community Service Manager ($110,570), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($64,080), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,040). 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 East Lansing instead of Lansing?

East Lansing, MI is 4.5 miles from Lansing 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 Lansing an affordable place to study social work?

Lansing’s median household income of $52,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lansing 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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Other Programs Available in Lansing

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lansing:

Data verified: September 6, 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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