Best Online Social Work Programs in Hattiesburg, MS (2026)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,090 to $28,611 per year for indexed programs. Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,507. Median household income is $44,140 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Hattiesburg

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is part of the Hattiesburg, MS metro area (BLS area code 25620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi 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.

Hattiesburg at a Glance

Other Hattiesburg-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Laurel, MS – 28.7 mi away (26,433 pop)
• Gulfport, MS – 62.6 mi away (222,131 pop)
• Biloxi, MS – 63.7 mi away (45,975 pop)
• Slidell, LA – 75.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 77.8 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Hattiesburg, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Hattiesburg. The closest is University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson State University (86.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Hattiesburg are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,560), Social and Community Service Manager ($58,050), Healthcare Social Worker ($55,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Hattiesburg?

Laurel, MS is 28.7 miles from Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg an affordable place to study social work?

Hattiesburg’s median household income of $44,140 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hattiesburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.