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

Oxford, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 26,086. Median household income is $59,901 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% 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 Oxford

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Oxford

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.

Oxford at a Glance

Other Oxford-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Olive Branch, MS – 45.2 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Tupelo, MS – 46.1 mi away (46,095 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 48.1 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 48.4 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 50.4 mi away (27,042 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Oxford. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Le Moyne-Owen College (59.6 miles). 3 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 Oxford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Olive Branch instead of Oxford?

Olive Branch, MS is 45.2 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study social work?

Oxford’s median household income of $59,901 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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.