Best Online Social Work Programs in Sparks, NV (2026)

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

Sparks, Nevada has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Sparks has a population of about 109,106. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $154,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Sparks

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Sparks. Distances are calculated from Sparks 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 Sparks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 4.5 miles from Sparks BOC Score63.0
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#2

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 5.9 miles from Sparks BOC Score67.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Sparks

Sparks is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$60,600Reno, NV$60,000
Healthcare Social Worker$80,330Reno, NV$79,535
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,700Reno, NV$57,129
Social Worker, All Other$154,040Reno, NV$152,515
Social and Community Service Manager$67,340Reno, NV$66,673
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,070Reno, NV$43,634
Community Health Worker$49,930Reno, NV$49,436

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.

Sparks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population109,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Washoe County5,033 workers, 236 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Sparks, NV?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Sparks. The closest is Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nevada-Reno (5.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Sparks are: Social Worker, All Other ($154,040), Healthcare Social Worker ($80,330), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,340). 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 Reno instead of Sparks?

Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks an affordable place to study social work?

Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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