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

Tupelo, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,420 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. Tupelo has a population of about 37,825. Median household income is $66,314 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Tupelo

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Tupelo

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.

Tupelo at a Glance

Other Tupelo-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Oxford, MS – 46.1 mi away (31,728 pop)
• Columbus, MS – 55.2 mi away (32,386 pop)
• Starkville, MS – 55.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 77.2 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 79.8 mi away (36,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Tupelo. The closest is Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Alabama (70.5 miles). 4 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 Tupelo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oxford instead of Tupelo?

Oxford, MS is 46.1 miles from Tupelo 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 Tupelo an affordable place to study social work?

Tupelo’s median household income of $66,314 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tupelo 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.