University of Nevada-Reno
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Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Carson City, NV (2026)
Carson City, Nevada has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $7,602 to $22,714 per year for indexed programs. Carson City has a population of about 57,522. In Nevada, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $121,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Carson City
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Carson City. Distances are calculated from Carson City 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 Carson City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
California State University-Sacramento
Published tuition$7,602 - $22,714
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Carson City
Carson City is part of the Carson City, NV metro area (BLS area code 16180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $65,250 | Carson City, NV | $66,514 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,540 | Carson City, NV | $79,042 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,900 | NV statewide | $64,118 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $121,830 | NV statewide | $124,190 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $93,560 | Carson City, NV | $95,372 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $44,100 | Carson City, NV | $44,954 |
| Community Health Worker | $81,600 | Carson City, NV | $83,180 |
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.
Carson City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Carson City-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 19.3 mi away (29,535 pop)
- Reno, NV – 28.0 mi away (427,007 pop)
- Sparks, NV – 29.2 mi away (98,345 pop)
- Placerville, CA – 63.5 mi away (30,531 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 70.2 mi away (34,508 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Carson City, NV?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Carson City. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Sacramento (98.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Carson City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Carson City are: Social Worker, All Other ($121,830), Social and Community Service Manager ($93,560), Community Health Worker ($81,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Lake Tahoe instead of Carson City?
South Lake Tahoe, CA is 19.3 miles from Carson City 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.
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.