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

Vicksburg, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,090 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. Vicksburg has a population of about 20,944. Median household income is $42,484 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% 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 Vicksburg

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Vicksburg

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.

Vicksburg at a Glance

Other Vicksburg-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Clinton, MS – 32.0 mi away (25,211 pop)
• Jackson, MS – 39.4 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Ridgeland, MS – 43.9 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Madison, MS – 45.5 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 46.5 mi away (26,485 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Vicksburg. The closest is Mississippi College in Clinton, MS (32.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Copiah-Lincoln Community College (52.2 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 Vicksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Vicksburg?

Clinton, MS is 32.0 miles from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg an affordable place to study social work?

Vicksburg’s median household income of $42,484 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vicksburg 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.