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Best Online Social Work Programs in North Platte, NE (2026)
North Platte, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering social work programs. North Platte has a population of about 23,030. Median household income is $57,805 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $76,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to North Platte
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near North Platte. Distances are calculated from North Platte 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 North Platte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska social work page.
Social Work Wages Near North Platte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $47,770 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $43,240 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $76,520 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,790 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,940 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,780 |
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.
North Platte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,805 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Social Work-related employment in Lincoln County | 466 workers, 64 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Platte-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Kearney, NE – 92.5 mi away (34,065 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near North Platte, NE?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Platte. The closest is University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, NE (91.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nebraska at Kearney (91.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles in Nebraska?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Nebraska are: Social Worker, All Other ($76,520), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,790), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,420). Wages for North Platte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Kearney instead of North Platte?
Kearney, NE is 92.5 miles from North Platte 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 North Platte an affordable place to study social work?
North Platte’s median household income of $57,805 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Platte 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.
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