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Best Online Social Work Programs in North Plainfield, NJ (2026)
North Plainfield, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. North Plainfield has a population of about 22,667. Median household income is $83,529 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.3% 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 North Plainfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near North Plainfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield
North Plainfield 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.
North Plainfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,667 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,529 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other North Plainfield-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Plainfield, NJ – 1.2 mi away (50,636 pop)
- South Plainfield, NJ – 3.4 mi away (24,221 pop)
- Westfield, NJ – 5.4 mi away (30,206 pop)
- Summit, NJ – 7.6 mi away (22,019 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 8.3 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near North Plainfield, NJ?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Plainfield 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 Plainfield instead of North Plainfield?
Plainfield, NJ is 1.2 miles from North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield an affordable place to study social work?
North Plainfield’s median household income of $83,529 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Plainfield 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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