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Best Online Social Work Programs in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)
Atlantic City, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Atlantic City has a population of about 38,486. Median household income is $36,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $87,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Atlantic City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Atlantic City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Atlantic City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Atlantic City
Atlantic City is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 12100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $63,070 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $63,771 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $72,180 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $72,983 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,660 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $46,168 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $75,230 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $76,067 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $87,000 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $87,968 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,590 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $46,097 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,330 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $49,879 |
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.
Atlantic City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,486 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Atlantic City-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Pleasantville, NJ – 3.5 mi away (20,492 pop)
- Vineland, NJ – 29.7 mi away (94,943 pop)
- Millville, NJ – 32.2 mi away (28,059 pop)
- Camden, NJ – 51.9 mi away (74,420 pop)
- Lewes, DE – 55.7 mi away (27,008 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Atlantic City, NJ?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Atlantic City are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Atlantic City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Atlantic City are: Social and Community Service Manager ($87,000), Social Worker, All Other ($75,230), Healthcare Social Worker ($72,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pleasantville instead of Atlantic City?
Pleasantville, NJ is 3.5 miles from Atlantic 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.
Is Atlantic City an affordable place to study social work?
Atlantic City’s median household income of $36,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlantic City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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: July 23, 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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