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

Ridgeland, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. Ridgeland has a population of about 24,548. Median household income is $63,470 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $94,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Ridgeland

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Ridgeland

Ridgeland is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). 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.

Ridgeland at a Glance

Other Ridgeland-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Madison, MS – 3.7 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Jackson, MS – 8.3 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 10.8 mi away (26,485 pop)
• Clinton, MS – 12.3 mi away (25,211 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 13.5 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Ridgeland. The closest is Belhaven University in Jackson, MS (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Copiah-Lincoln Community College (52.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Ridgeland are: Social Worker, All Other ($94,520), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,470), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,890). 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 Madison instead of Ridgeland?

Madison, MS is 3.7 miles from Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland an affordable place to study social work?

Ridgeland’s median household income of $63,470 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ridgeland 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.