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

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Natchez

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Natchez

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.

Natchez at a Glance

Other Natchez-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Vicksburg, MS – 61.0 mi away (27,887 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 66.2 mi away (82,995 pop)
• Central, LA – 71.1 mi away (28,529 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 77.6 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Monroe, LA – 78.6 mi away (117,673 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Natchez. The closest is Alcorn State University in Alcorn State, MS (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (76.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Mississippi are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,560), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,250). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study social work?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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.