Best Online Social Work Programs in Bellevue, NE (2026)

Bellevue, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed programs. Bellevue has a population of about 64,355. Median household income is $87,343 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $92,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Bellevue

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Bellevue

Bellevue is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska 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.

Bellevue at a Glance

Other Bellevue-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Council Bluffs, IA – 7.2 mi away (62,524 pop)
• Omaha, NE – 9.5 mi away (792,463 pop)
• Fremont, NE – 34.9 mi away (27,598 pop)
• Lincoln, NE – 45.5 mi away (280,741 pop)
• Columbus, NE – 76.3 mi away (22,846 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Bellevue, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Bellevue. The closest is Creighton University in Omaha, NE (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union Adventist University (45.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Bellevue are: Social Worker, All Other ($92,480), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,510), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Council Bluffs instead of Bellevue?

Council Bluffs, IA is 7.2 miles from Bellevue 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 Bellevue an affordable place to study social work?

Bellevue’s median household income of $87,343 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bellevue while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.