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

Southfield, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $14,297 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Southfield has a population of about 76,025. Median household income is $65,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Southfield

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Southfield

Southfield is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). 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.

Southfield at a Glance

Other Southfield-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Oak Park, MI – 4.1 mi away (29,645 pop)
• Birmingham, MI – 5.2 mi away (21,007 pop)
• Royal Oak, MI – 5.9 mi away (59,006 pop)
• Farmington Hills, MI – 6.0 mi away (81,129 pop)
• Ferndale, MI – 6.7 mi away (20,099 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Southfield. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland University (13.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Southfield are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,450), Healthcare Social Worker ($73,600), Social Worker, All Other ($68,630). 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 Oak Park instead of Southfield?

Oak Park, MI is 4.1 miles from Southfield 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 Southfield an affordable place to study social work?

Southfield’s median household income of $65,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southfield 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.