Best Online Social Work Programs in Moorhead, MN (2026)

Moorhead, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,213 to $18,962 per year for indexed programs. Moorhead has a population of about 44,706. Median household income is $69,371 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Moorhead

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Moorhead

Moorhead is part of the Fargo, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 22020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Moorhead at a Glance

Other Moorhead-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Fargo, ND – 3.9 mi away (202,146 pop)
• West Fargo, ND – 7.6 mi away (34,858 pop)
• Grand Forks, ND – 73.8 mi away (66,487 pop)
• Alexandria, MN – 94.6 mi away (20,814 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Moorhead. The closest is Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bemidji State University (97.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Moorhead are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,720), Social Worker, All Other ($77,450), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,860). 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 Fargo instead of Moorhead?

Fargo, ND is 3.9 miles from Moorhead 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 Moorhead an affordable place to study social work?

Moorhead’s median household income of $69,371 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moorhead 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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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.