Best Online Social Work Programs in Rolla, MO (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rolla, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $28,860 to $44,907 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $98,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Rolla

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rolla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 48.1 miles from Rolla BOC Score28.2
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#2

William Woods University

Fulton, MO 64.2 miles from Rolla BOC Score33.1
Published tuition$28,860 - $44,907
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#3

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 75.1 miles from Rolla BOC Score75.7
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#4

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO 85.2 miles from Rolla BOC Score36.4
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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 89.7 miles from Rolla BOC Score50.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Rolla

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$48,520
Healthcare Social Worker$59,870
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,560
Social Worker, All Other$98,740
Social and Community Service Manager$71,970
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,780
Community Health Worker$48,770

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.

Rolla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,144Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Phelps County633 workers, 290 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Rolla, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Rolla. The closest is Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO (48.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindenwood University (89.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Missouri are: Social Worker, All Other ($98,740), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,970), Healthcare Social Worker ($59,870). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?

Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla 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 Rolla an affordable place to study social work?

Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.

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