Best Online Social Work Programs in White Bear Lake, MN (2026)

White Bear Lake, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. White Bear Lake has a population of about 24,026. Median household income is $79,712 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% 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 White Bear Lake

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

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

Social Work Wages Near White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake 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.

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.

White Bear Lake at a Glance

Other White Bear Lake-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Maplewood, MN – 5.6 mi away (40,150 pop)
• Oakdale, MN – 5.9 mi away (28,073 pop)
• Shoreview, MN – 6.0 mi away (26,548 pop)
• Roseville, MN – 7.6 mi away (35,691 pop)
• Lino Lakes, MN – 7.8 mi away (21,018 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near White Bear Lake, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near White Bear Lake. The closest is Century College in White Bear Lake, MN (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (12.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near White Bear Lake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near White Bear Lake 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 Maplewood instead of White Bear Lake?

Maplewood, MN is 5.6 miles from White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake an affordable place to study social work?

White Bear Lake’s median household income of $79,712 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in White Bear Lake 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.