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Best Online Social Work Programs in East Orange, NJ (2026)
East Orange, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. East Orange has a population of about 69,183. Median household income is $59,872 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $100,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to East Orange
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near East Orange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Orange 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 East Orange
East Orange is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). 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 | $66,540 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,094 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,813 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,224 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $85,080 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,560 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $100,570 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,316 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $47,860 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,504 |
| Community Health Worker | $59,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,700 |
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.
East Orange at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,872 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Essex County | 12,238 workers, 3,401 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other East Orange-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Newark, NJ – 3.5 mi away (281,764 pop)
- Kearny, NJ – 4.9 mi away (42,126 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 7.0 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Clifton, NJ – 7.3 mi away (85,845 pop)
- Passaic, NJ – 7.7 mi away (70,635 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near East Orange, NJ?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near East Orange 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 East Orange?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near East Orange are: Social and Community Service Manager ($100,570), Social Worker, All Other ($85,080), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($82,450). 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 Newark instead of East Orange?
Newark, NJ is 3.5 miles from East Orange 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 East Orange an affordable place to study social work?
East Orange’s median household income of $59,872 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Orange 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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