Best Online Social Work Programs in Maple Grove, MN (2026)

Maple Grove, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Maple Grove has a population of about 70,539. Median household income is $129,481 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Maple Grove

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

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 Maple Grove. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 12.9 miles from Maple Grove BOC Score45.5
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#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 13.0 miles from Maple Grove BOC Score19.6
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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 13.2 miles from Maple Grove BOC Score29.1
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#4

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 13.7 miles from Maple Grove BOC Score43.6
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#5

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 14.4 miles from Maple Grove BOC Score83.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Maple Grove

Maple Grove is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$70,530Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$67,300
Healthcare Social Worker$73,970Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$70,582
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,020Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$71,584
Social Worker, All Other$79,790Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$76,135
Social and Community Service Manager$89,990Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$85,868
Social and Human Service Assistant$49,750Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$47,471
Community Health Worker$48,340Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$46,126

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.


Maple Grove at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,539Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,481Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Hennepin County42,745 workers, 2,858 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Maple Grove, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Maple Grove. The closest is Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, MN (12.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Maple Grove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Maple Grove are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,990), Social Worker, All Other ($79,790), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($75,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brooklyn Park instead of Maple Grove?

Brooklyn Park, MN is 5.5 miles from Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove an affordable place to study social work?

Maple Grove’s median household income of $129,481 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maple Grove while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Maple Grove

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

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.