Best Online Social Work Programs in Manchester, NH (2026)

Manchester, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $46,810 to $65,067 per year for indexed programs. Manchester has a population of about 115,415. Median household income is $77,415 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $107,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Manchester

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Manchester

Manchester is part of the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area (BLS area code 31700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Hampshire 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.

Manchester at a Glance

Other Manchester-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Nashua, NH – 16.4 mi away (230,061 pop)
• Concord, NH – 18.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Methuen, MA – 21.6 mi away (49,917 pop)
• Haverhill, MA – 22.8 mi away (62,873 pop)
• Lawrence, MA – 24.3 mi away (80,209 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Manchester, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Manchester. The closest is Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gordon College (41.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Manchester are: Social Worker, All Other ($107,060), Social and Community Service Manager ($81,920), Healthcare Social Worker ($76,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Hampshire statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nashua instead of Manchester?

Nashua, NH is 16.4 miles from Manchester 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 Manchester an affordable place to study social work?

Manchester’s median household income of $77,415 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manchester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.