Best Online Social Work Programs in Trenton, NJ (2026)

Trenton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $19,964 to $27,178 per year for indexed programs. Trenton has a population of about 89,966. Median household income is $47,102 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $96,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Trenton

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Trenton

Trenton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 45940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey 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.

Trenton at a Glance

Other Trenton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Princeton, NJ – 10.4 mi away (31,249 pop)
• Philadelphia, PA – 24.6 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
• New Brunswick, NJ – 24.8 mi away (56,910 pop)
• Camden, NJ – 26.9 mi away (74,420 pop)
• Sayreville, NJ – 28.6 mi away (44,905 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Trenton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Trenton. The closest is Cairn University-Langhorne in Langhorne, PA (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rutgers University-New Brunswick (25.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Trenton are: Social and Community Service Manager ($96,650), Healthcare Social Worker ($80,550), Social Worker, All Other ($76,900). 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 Princeton instead of Trenton?

Princeton, NJ is 10.4 miles from Trenton 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 Trenton an affordable place to study social work?

Trenton’s median household income of $47,102 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trenton 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: 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.