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

Springfield, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $38,035 per year for indexed programs. Springfield has a population of about 169,432. Median household income is $45,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Springfield

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri 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.

Springfield at a Glance

Other Springfield-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Nixa, MO – 10.3 mi away (21,201 pop)
• Branson, MO – 37.6 mi away (24,603 pop)
• Joplin, MO – 67.1 mi away (86,144 pop)
• Bella Vista, AR – 73.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Rogers, AR – 77.1 mi away (65,021 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Springfield. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Southern State University (63.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Springfield are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,820), Social Worker, All Other ($59,800), Healthcare Social Worker ($57,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Springfield?

Nixa, MO is 10.3 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study social work?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.